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AE56 FMJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,864 mi
Last recorded193,864 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 193,864 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering suspension slight

Fail 28 Feb 2015 193,864 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering suspension slight

Pass 13 Jan 2014 183,702 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 151,965 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,940 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 130,925 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,334 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 FMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FMJ, 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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What year was AE56 FMJ registered?

AE56 FMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AE56 FMJ safe to buy?

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