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AE56 DHM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,585 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 136,746 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 136,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,627 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 120,611 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 105,344 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 95,976 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 88,433 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 82,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,707 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 56,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 56,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,419 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,956 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 DHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DHM, 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 AE56 DHM registered?

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

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