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AE56 DRZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,983 mi
Last recorded180,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 180,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 175,546 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 165,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 157,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2019 151,834 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 144,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,332 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre outer edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 139,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn.

o/s/f tyre outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 134,543 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar links slightly worn.

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded at top.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 121,044 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops adrift

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops adrift

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,470 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 101,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,826 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,991 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 DRZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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