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AE56 DMF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,083 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,829 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,826 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 102,800 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 88,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2013 50,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre starting to crack & split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,780 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 DMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMF, 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 DMF registered?

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

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