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AE56 KCX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,036 mi
Last recorded185,036 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 KCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 185,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 185,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 176,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 166,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 158,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,418 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK OIL

O/S & N/S REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,540 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,802 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,909 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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

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

PARK BRAKE OPERATING LEVER ACTION ABIT TIGHT/HEAVY

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,778 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 KCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

AE56 KCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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