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AE55 SXL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

280,164 mi
Last recorded280,164 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 280,164 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 280,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple places. (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 235,369 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 189,623 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 189,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 142,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear non supporting back plates starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,922 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs corroded on inner face

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre : cracks in tread grooves, uneven tread wear

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,643 miles

Offside Front 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 SXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

AE55 SXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is AE55 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 SXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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