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AE56 EVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,126 mi
Last recorded140,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,799 miles

Advise bonnet support bracket missing

Advise both front lower arm rear bushes starting to tear/deteriate

Advise slight play in OSR link rod

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,936 miles

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

advise Bonnet support bracket broken (orange plastic where stand sits )

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,486 miles

centre high brake light not working

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 EVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

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

Is AE56 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 EVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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