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AE56 DVR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,889 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,568 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge, attention advised

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipe corroded, front of engine area

engine noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal splitting (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad and disc both showing signs of overheating, attention advised

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge, attention advised

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant pipe corroded, front of engine area

engine noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,771 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant level on min

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

engine noisy very low on oil below min level attention needed

oil level below minimum topped up 1tr

Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,042 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coolant level on min

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

engine noisy very low on oil below min level attention needed

oil level below minimum topped up 1tr

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (205/55/16 91v) dot4710 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet support arm has insecure footing

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (205/55/16 91v) dot4710 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet support arm has insecure footing

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Service light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,431 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Service light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 DVR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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