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AE56 ECT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,228 mi
Last recorded143,228 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ECT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 143,228 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 135,968 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 117,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 93,577 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,457 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 ECT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

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

Is AE56 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 ECT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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