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AE56 KUX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,738 mi
Last recorded154,738 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 KUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,984 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Stone-chips in windscreen --outside zone A

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror (8.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

Stone-chips in windscreen --outside zone A

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,398 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in osr tyre

slight damage nsr lamp

Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber damp RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in osr tyre

slight damage nsr lamp

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,714 miles

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

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

lower rear gearbox/engine mount deteriorating slightly

slight play in steering rack tierods inner joints

Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

lower rear gearbox/engine mount deteriorating slightly

slight play in steering rack tierods inner joints

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,121 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on main tread pattern,edges worn recommend attention

engine and underbody covers fitted limit view of components

front brake application uneven 25%

nsf outer cv boot weeping grease

slight play in nsr and osr antiroll bar links

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

50% of os side repeator not working recommend attention

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on main tread pattern,edges worn recommend attention

engine and underbody covers fitted limit view of components

front brake application uneven 25%

nsf outer cv boot weeping grease

slight play in nsr and osr antiroll bar links

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer CV boots weeping grease

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 66,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer CV boots weeping grease

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,108 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and full underbody covers fitted

front brake pads getting low(osf),discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and full underbody covers fitted

front brake pads getting low(osf),discs worn

windscreen washers poor,nsf wiper smearing just acceptable,recommend attention

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,962 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

nsf inner door handle cable worn/loose

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine covers fitted limited view of components

front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

nsf inner door handle cable worn/loose

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,433 miles

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

nearside front door inner pull handle partly broken

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 KUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KUX, 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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AE56 KUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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