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AE56 NLN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,240 mi
Last recorded74,240 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 74,240 miles

brake pedal slighly sticking

suspension and hub components surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,209 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,199 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low levelling device inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low levelling device inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,078 miles

all front steering,suspension,brakes and subframe components slightly corroded/deteriorated

all rear suspension,brakes and subframe components slightly corroded/deteriorated

slight judder or smearing on wiper(s

Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,056 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED /PITTED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED

DIESEL EMMISIONS ONLY JUST IN REQUIREMENTS

HANGING ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

STICKERS MOVED OUT OF SWEPT AERA

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,934 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 73,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance led fitted in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,904 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,593 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 43,549 miles

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

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 NLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

AE56 NLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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