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AE56 EWW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,440 mi
Last recorded184,440 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 EWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 184,440 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 184,241 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,023 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Pass 17 Sep 2019 174,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency on 18%

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 174,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency on 18%

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 158,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,100 miles

brakepipes covered in substance

Fail 24 Aug 2017 141,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakepipes covered in substance

Pass 15 Sep 2016 127,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,239 miles

OSR/NSR shocker boot adrift/loose

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,230 miles

exhaust centre clamps corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,407 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 EWW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EWW, 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 EWW registered?

AE56 EWW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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