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AE56 DMZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

330,356 mi
Last recorded330,356 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 330,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 330,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 328,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushesslightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front partially blocked but clearing screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

not able to inspect testable items behind plastic covers

Pass 3 May 2019 325,348 miles

Drivers seat cushion padding worn

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 322,506 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Feb 2019 322,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 306,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 299,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 264,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 263,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 263,318 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore most bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 25 Aug 2016 235,492 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2016 235,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2015 188,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 176,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 159,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,534 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 72,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 60,975 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,016 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,083 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 DMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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