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AE56 KPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 KPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 155,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body crodded front to rear

Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,132 miles

o/s dipped headlamp slightly dim

n/s rear shock absorber upper casing loose

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 146,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear shock absorber upper casing loose

o/s dipped headlamp slightly dim

Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

number plates deteriorating

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

rotational noise from engine area

Fail 28 Aug 2019 132,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

number plates deteriorating

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

rotational noise from engine area

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,843 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,843 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,228 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 83,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside fropnt tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,861 miles

note handbrake lever stiff operation when released but working ok

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 KPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

AE56 KPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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