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AE56 EFT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 107,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,589 miles

Front tires are wearing on inside tread

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,483 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,523 miles

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

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

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

cannot check condition of nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,523 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

cannot check condition of nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EFT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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