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AE56 DXU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,333 mi
Last recorded152,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 152,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 149,965 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 149,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,324 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 143,324 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,343 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 134,343 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,055 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,189 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,189 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,372 miles

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

nscv boot slight split

Fail 30 Nov 2013 61,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nscv boot slight split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,209 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 27,355 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 DXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

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

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