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AE56 DFG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,213 mi
Last recorded145,213 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 145,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 145,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 137,211 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 131,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 131,831 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 129,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 128,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 127,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,658 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,779 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,761 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 77,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,734 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 DFG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE56 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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