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AE56 DLX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,227 mi
Last recorded186,227 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 186,227 miles

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2023 170,570 miles

Undertray fitted at the time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2022 163,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2022 155,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,118 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2021 138,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,700 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,955 miles

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 93,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,520 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

both front wipers slightly smeering

both rear tyres have a lowest tread of 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

both front wipers slightly smeering

both rear tyres have a lowest tread of 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 83,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,469 miles

airbag light on

Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,918 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,775 miles

Advise:chip in screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,775 miles

Advise:chip in screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,075 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 DLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

AE56 DLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AE56 DLX safe to buy?

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