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AE56 KSU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,462 mi
Last recorded209,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 KSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 209,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 200,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 200,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 184,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 156,345 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag staying on.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 156,345 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

air bag staying on.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,267 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Battery insecure

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FITTED IS A DIRECTIONAL TYPE ACCORDING TO TREAD BUT NO MARKINGS ON SIDEWALL.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,479 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 KSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

AE56 KSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is AE56 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 KSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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