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AE56 DXW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 DXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 160,673 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded all over. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 160,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable outer broken, and insecure. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded all over. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose centre mounting broken, risk of hose fouling on wheel.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 145,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension components

slight sticking at offside hand brake

Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,975 miles

offside front sill corroded not considered excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 128,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,144 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,253 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 111,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light remains on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,931 miles

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

Emissions smoke test was close to upper limit. Unusually high for type and age of vehicle.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,163 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,163 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,750 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

AE56 DXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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