CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE56 EEO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,567 mi
Last recorded205,567 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 205,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 193,277 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 11 Dec 2020 182,332 miles

slight travel handbrake lever

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Dec 2020 182,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,514 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play OSR and NSR Drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 169,491 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play OSR and NSR Drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 162,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 153,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 142,161 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,041 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,217 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 120,476 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,401 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and spliting

Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre perished and spliting

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,046 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE56 EEO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 EEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE56 EEO?

You can check the full history of AE56 EEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE56 EEO registered?

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

Is AE56 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 EEO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE56 EEO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE56 EEO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.