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AE56 ERV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

307,732 mi
Last recorded307,732 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 307,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2020 307,645 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 298,109 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 298,101 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Oct 2019 297,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 286,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 273,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 273,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 262,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 248,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 236,991 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 26 May 2016 224,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 212,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 199,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 199,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 186,799 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 173,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 160,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 147,963 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 147,526 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 136,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 124,766 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 100,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,198 miles

slight wear on nearside front lower wish arm bush [ big bush at rear of arm ]

Pass 27 May 2010 75,973 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,030 miles

play at steering coloum on to rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,473 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 ERV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

AE56 ERV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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