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AE56 FFZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 128,992 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Fail 26 Jun 2026 128,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,203 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes, exhaust

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 124,203 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion underside, suspension, brake pipes, exhaust

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,411 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and exhaust

Fail 8 Jul 2024 119,411 miles

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,640 miles

General corrosion to everything on underside, suspension, brake pipes and exhaust

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 114,640 miles

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

General corrosion to everything on underside, suspension, brake pipes and exhaust

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,345 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,108 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,894 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 94,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 94,541 miles

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

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

O/s/f brake pads wearing

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 May 2018 89,467 miles

Corrosion to coil springs and brake pipes

Front lower arm rear bushes cracked/splitting

Pass 9 May 2017 84,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 84,816 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 80,371 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,692 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,310 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,791 miles

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 27 May 2011 55,228 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pads good

rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,920 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FFZ 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 68%.

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

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