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AE56 DWF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,941 mi
Last recorded120,941 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,941 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,069 miles

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

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

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush spliting

n/s/f suspension arm rear bushers spliting

Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush spliting

n/s/f suspension arm rear bushers spliting

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,239 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,300 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 72,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,200 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 DWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

AE56 DWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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