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AE56 JZW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,896 mi
Last recorded93,896 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 90,872 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,356 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 85,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,814 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread, start perished

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,161 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,162 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 JZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

AE56 JZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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