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AE56 NRK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,594 mi
Last recorded193,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 193,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2026 193,565 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 191,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 189,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 185,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 175,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 171,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 165,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 148,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 138,173 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) offside front (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides borderline (2.7.3)

both rear tyres 3mm

covers & trays

wipers smear

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides borderline (2.7.3)

both rear tyres 3mm

covers & trays

wipers smear

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 117,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to N/S/R tyre (no cord visile)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to N/S/R tyre (no cord visile)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,097 miles

Engine shields and underbody shields fitted

Offside front outer brake pad 80% worn

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,077 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 NRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NRK, 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 NRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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