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AE56 FGA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 153,015 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 145,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 139,500 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 139,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,423 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 9 Sep 2016 124,423 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge and getting low to 2mm

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Oct 2015 118,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 118,285 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,391 miles

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear o/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arms, rear bushes split

Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,345 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arms, rear bushes split

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,485 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,579 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 FGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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