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AE56 EOZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,727 mi
Last recorded217,727 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EOZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 217,727 miles

Oil leak drive shaft area ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 217,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak drive shaft area ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 203,640 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 188,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 188,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken Calliper (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 178,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,038 miles

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

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

both sills are slightly damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2014 158,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sills are slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 151,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,450 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,867 miles

air con pump is broken

both rear outer sills are rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

air con pump is broken

both rear outer sills are rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 187,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,367 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,357 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 EOZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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