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AE56 FFM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,180 mi
Last recorded139,180 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,180 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 139,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing corroded and holed near top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Screw head u/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,534 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,659 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,393 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,393 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,807 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,172 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,109 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,109 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,222 miles

advise front brake pads

advise off side rear drop link

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,892 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 FFM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FFM, 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 FFM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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