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AE56 FDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

126,775 mi
Last recorded126,775 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,775 miles

All sills badly corroded

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Fuel flap damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm, worn on edges & metal in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 126,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All sills badly corroded

Central exhaust sleeve clamp cracked

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Fuel flap damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm, worn on edges & metal in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 119,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

fuel flap damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight crack in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2022 119,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel flap damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,161 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills soft

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2021 113,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills soft

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,001 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,762 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Front headlamps partially insecure

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Front headlamps partially insecure

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,374 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front headlamps partially insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Front headlamps partially insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,773 miles

Boot not opening

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Boot not opening

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,305 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 66,173 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all brake pipes have a factory fitted coating of plastic

both front windscreen wipers poor

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

service warning light on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch stiff

service warning light on

Pass 3 May 2012 47,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet saftey catch siezed

fuel flap broken

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 May 2012 47,951 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

bonnet saftey catch siezed

fuel flap broken

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,539 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 FDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FDV, 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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AE56 FDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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