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AE56 MXS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,380 mi
Last recorded175,380 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 175,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 175,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 163,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 158,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 137,955 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 137,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 125,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 111,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,874 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust protection cover damaged

offside front tyre inner edge is worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,528 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,210 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 MXS 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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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