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AE55 SXF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

381,527 mi
Last recorded381,527 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 381,527 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Bonnet pull broke.

EML iluminated

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 354,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undertray insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2014 353,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2014 339,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 322,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 322,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 305,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 294,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 278,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 277,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 262,501 miles

airbag light iluminated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 245,206 miles

airbag light iluminated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 217,244 miles

airbag light iluminated.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 192,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 168,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 140,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 112,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,273 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 96,806 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 SXF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

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

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