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AE56 DNF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

257,608 mi
Last recorded257,608 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 257,608 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 257,600 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 257,958 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine mangement light on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 250,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 237,744 miles

S.R.S warning light on

Fail 28 May 2012 237,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Engine mangement light on

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

S.R.S warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 225,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 211,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 211,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 196,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 171,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 170,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 138,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,713 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 DNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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