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AE56 DJD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,069 mi
Last recorded199,069 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 199,069 miles

ABS LAMP SLOW TO GO OUT.

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

CENTRAL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHTLY.

N/S FRONT CV BOOT PERISHING.

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY AND SUB-FRAME HAS CORROSION.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 189,460 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

N/S FRONT CV BOOT PERISHING.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LINK ROD.

SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAMES CORRODING AND BUSHES WORN / PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 22 Oct 2024 189,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

N/S FRONT CV BOOT PERISHING.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LINK ROD.

SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAMES CORRODING AND BUSHES WORN / PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 178,225 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING AND BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 5 Oct 2023 178,225 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING AND BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,907 miles

BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR AND O/S FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE SLIGHT OIL MISTING

N/S FRONT BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHING

SUSPENSION ARMS / REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING AND BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 1 Oct 2021 156,069 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 156,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 133,690 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE STICKING ON SLIGHTLY

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 16 May 2019 133,690 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE STICKING ON SLIGHTLY

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 122,085 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,382 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,600 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,542 miles

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 Oct 2010 46,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,494 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 DJD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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