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AE56 DFC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,200 mi
Last recorded45,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 45,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 45,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 45,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 45,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 45,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 45,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 44,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,711 miles

Nearside repeater lamp slightly damaged.

Offside repeater lamp slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. Dunlop sport 205/60/15/91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,156 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 29,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 29,209 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 27,136 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

shields fitted restricting test

Pass 19 May 2010 24,059 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

Brake and fuel lines covered

Cuts on N/S/R Tyre tread

Undertrays fitted

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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AE56 DFC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE56 DFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 DFC registered?

AE56 DFC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is AE56 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 DFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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