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AE56 DHK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,800 mi
Last recorded175,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 175,800 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILLS / UNSIDE RUSTY

Fail 4 Aug 2026 175,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SILLS / UNSIDE RUSTY

Pass 30 Jul 2025 170,029 miles

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

UNDER SIDE /SILLS RUSTY

Fail 28 Jul 2025 170,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE /SILLS RUSTY

Pass 26 Jul 2024 161,891 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER SIDE / SILLS RUSTY

Fail 26 Jul 2024 161,891 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER SIDE / SILLS RUSTY

Pass 25 Jul 2023 156,061 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,353 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,353 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 140,603 miles

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 128,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,084 miles

Offside Front Inner TYRE VERY WORN

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 110,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,738 miles

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

TYRE O/S FRONT INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,960 miles

tyre o/s/e inner edge very worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 57,299 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,949 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,136 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 DHK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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