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AE56 FBC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,481 miles

center exhaust joiner corroded

front brake discs are badly corroded

nearside front outer cv gator is perished

Fail 11 Aug 2022 101,475 miles

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

center exhaust joiner corroded

front brake discs are badly corroded

nearside front outer cv gator is perished

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,521 miles

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

offside front outer cv gator weeping

Pass 22 Aug 2020 89,993 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 89,988 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,043 miles

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,037 miles

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

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

both the front tyres are worn very badly on the inner shoulders

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate in poor condition

offside front brake s binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished and on the wear bars

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,822 miles

offside rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,196 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

cuts in the nearside front tyre tread

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,342 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on the inside edge

slight play in the nearside front shockabsorber gland

slight weep on the offside front shockabsorber

wear in both the front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,194 miles

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,739 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 FBC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

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

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