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AE56 EVP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,617 mi
Last recorded163,617 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 163,617 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 163,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres and nearside rear below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 157,730 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp . (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi is corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak round engine and intercooler pipework and egr valve area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops both sides broken .

Rear Reverse light not working .

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 157,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke and soot particles blocking up emissions tester . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens smashed and has sharp edges . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torn . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp . (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi is corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak round engine and intercooler pipework and egr valve area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops both sides broken .

Rear Reverse light not working .

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 150,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 150,381 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering mal light on (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 143,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,060 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 127,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,294 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 EVP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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