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AE55 SXC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,397 mi
Last recorded180,397 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 180,397 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 180,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 170,628 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 170,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 170,628 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2013 161,631 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 161,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 148,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 123,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 123,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,336 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE55 SXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 SXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 SXC registered?

AE55 SXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is AE55 SXC safe to buy?

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