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AE56 DTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,718 mi
Last recorded174,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 174,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 93,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,305 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,121 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 DTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

AE56 DTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AE56 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 DTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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