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AE56 EKN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 119,290 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 99,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre tread uneven on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r brake tight

o/s/r tyre tread uneven on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear brake very slighty binding

oil level low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 97,159 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear brake very slighty binding

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,110 miles

Eml light on

front tyres nearing limit

Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Eml light on

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,266 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,542 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 EKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

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

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