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AE56 NPU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,771 mi
Last recorded207,771 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 207,771 miles

NS AND OS OUTER SOILLS CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 207,771 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

BATTERY NOT HOLDING CHARGE!

BONNET CATCH LEVER BROKEN (BUT USABLE)

NS AND OS OUTER SOILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 188,283 miles

Offside Front windscreen stone chips

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 188,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen stone chips

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 170,858 miles

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

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,084 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wires close to road wheel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 141,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush in aluminium housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush in aluminium housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,996 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 129,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,239 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,378 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 104,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,285 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 5 Feb 2014 87,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,498 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,405 miles

o/s/r seat belt hoilding child seat so could not be tested, presumed ok

Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,636 miles

o/s/r seat belt holding a child seat so could not be tested, presumed ok

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NPU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

AE56 NPU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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