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AE56 DFF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,383 mi
Last recorded134,383 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 134,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORRODING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 121,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 176,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 176,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,485 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,473 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,684 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake pads low

o/s rear a/roll link rod has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,447 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge low

o/s front tyre inner edge low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,040 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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AE56 DFF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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