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AE56 DTF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,612 mi
Last recorded154,612 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,423 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 152,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 143,617 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 143,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,682 miles

front pads are low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,575 miles

Slight deterioration rear suspension lower front arm inner bushes & all brake discs. Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose. Signs of previous binding on rear brakes - free at present.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,814 miles

Slight deterioration rear suspension lower front arm bushes.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,814 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration rear suspension lower front arm bushes.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,863 miles

Slight deterioration rear suspension lower front arm bushes & front suspension wishbone front bushes.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,604 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,502 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,247 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in outer tread roots.

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 DTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 DTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 DTF registered?

AE56 DTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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