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AE56 EUY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,346 mi
Last recorded144,346 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 144,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 144,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve broken front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 135,814 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (in mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play in top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve broken front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal feels hard to press in brake roller, servo operation seemed ok during test

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inside of tread.

mil light flashed on but not during test

Fail 31 May 2019 121,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inside of tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,230 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

engine light on

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,486 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 95,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,895 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,895 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,167 miles

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

requires oil top up

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly twisted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly twisted

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 EUY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EUY, 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 EUY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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