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AE56 FGZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,968 mi
Last recorded164,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 FGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 164,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8mm (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Bulb insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 15,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 318,731 miles

EM light on and brake pad warning lamp

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 318,616 miles

Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EM light on and brake pad warning lamp

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 288,731 miles

Adjusted both front headlamps but they need further inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2013 242,649 miles

Air bag light on

Spare whjeel close to leagal limit

Fail 27 Feb 2013 242,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Air bag light on

Spare whjeel close to leagal limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 189,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 189,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 140,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front wings damaged

front pads worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,341 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,337 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 FGZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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