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AE56 DHU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,695 mi
Last recorded248,695 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 248,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 235,747 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 235,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 228,254 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 228,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 222,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 207,282 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 189,544 miles

o/s/r link slight play

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 158,758 miles

rear discs pitting

parking brake performance only just meeting requirements

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake pivot on rear caliper not fully returning

n/s/f bottom joint ,bolt missing

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 1 Aug 2013 158,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

handbrake pivot on rear caliper not fully returning

n/s wiper leaves small line

n/s/f bottom joint ,bolt missing

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f link rod slight play

rear discs pitting

Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,955 miles

air bag light on

nsr slight brake bind

shocker cover loose

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,023 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s repeater working but not very well

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,706 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,706 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 DHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

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

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