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AE56 EBV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

241,760 mi
Last recorded241,760 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 241,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 219,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2013 195,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 195,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,466 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,434 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 EBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

AE56 EBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AE56 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 EBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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