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AE56 FCO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,345 mi
Last recorded107,345 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,345 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 107,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,427 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,146 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,014 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,013 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,013 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,338 miles

o/s/r wheel slight restricted movement

Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r wheel slight restricted movement

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 1,440 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,130 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,109 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic floor covers unable to check

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 FCO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

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

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