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AE56 DTO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,313 mi
Last recorded171,313 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 171,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 171,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 163,354 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker removed from drivers view placed in centre box ()

Offside Front Lower air con pipe damaged

lower radiator closing panel damaged

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

noise engine area

radiator has some lower damage

some body damage

under body suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Fail 9 Aug 2019 163,347 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front windscreen washers working but major water leak

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker removed from drivers view placed in centre box ()

Offside Front Lower air con pipe damaged

lower radiator closing panel damaged

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

noise engine area

radiator has some lower damage

some body damage

under body suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,089 miles

Nearside Front some body damage

Nearside Rear slight weep rear shock absorber

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and small cuts in tread almost to canvas 205/55/16

Rear screen wash not working

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 15 Aug 2018 155,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front some body damage

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low and small cuts in tread almost to canvas 205/55/16

Rear screen wash not working

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,056 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 133,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 96,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,604 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,232 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 DTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

AE56 DTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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