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AE56 NLY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,244 mi
Last recorded163,244 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 140,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,271 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)

o/s/f c.v boot signs of grease no leaks detected

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on approx 2.5/3mm of tread

Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,543 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre on approx 2.5/3mm of tread

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,308 miles

front brake discs are wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear 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 NLY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

AE56 NLY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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