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AE56 ESU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,864 mi
Last recorded179,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ESU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 179,864 miles

Central locking intermittent

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s/f and N/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sticks sometimes on operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension and bushes aged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 178,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central locking intermittent

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s/f and N/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sticks sometimes on operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension and bushes aged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 162,077 miles

Engine oil level below minimum , have topped up.

exhaust emission's only just meet.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 162,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Would not advice to drive, spring may go into tyre; DANGEROUS! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone bush badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level below minimum , have topped up.

exhaust emission's only just meet.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 130,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,452 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,721 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,610 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 ESU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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