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AE56 FAF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,716 mi
Last recorded192,716 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 192,716 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 192,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 171,182 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 171,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,533 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 163,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,370 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,370 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,660 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 128,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding should investigate, marginal pass.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush small amount of play.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,149 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,908 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,435 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 65,434 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,114 miles

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

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

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 FAF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FAF, 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 FAF registered?

AE56 FAF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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