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AE56 MXA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,346 mi
Last recorded139,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 MXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,346 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,609 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,901 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 119,901 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front cracking on tyre tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,690 miles

Front Inner wear on tyre treads

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 112,690 miles

Front Inner wear on tyre treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,720 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,632 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,907 miles

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)

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 MXA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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