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AE56 DLZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,970 mi
Last recorded124,970 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,970 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also bald on both edges. Outside measured tread area for this inspection. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,967 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Release catch inside vehicle breaks apart when pulled. (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch mechanism seized. (3.1 (c))

Brake lining wear indicator illuminated on dash. Wear indicator broken nearside front.

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also bald on both edges. Outside measured tread area for this inspection. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,156 miles

Bonnet safety catch is seized.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever action is stiff and jerking.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch exterior release lever is seized.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded. Biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sidewalls display "runflat" damage. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also suspect play in rack bush itself. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance recorded. Biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B, nearside and offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 110,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect type fuel cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing and exterior body shell (which is also loose) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing Part of door mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch exterior release lever is seized.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded. Biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sidewalls display "runflat" damage. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Also suspect play in rack bush itself. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass, but view to rear is not seriously affected: For mirror body condition, see RfR. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance recorded. Biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B, nearside and offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 103,246 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 94,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,855 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,416 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,475 miles

Engine and under floor covered, unable to inspect some items

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,306 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 DLZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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