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AE56 NVC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,485 mi
Last recorded194,485 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 194,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 174,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

wide roof bars fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 161,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

roof bars stick out side width of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,621 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both front wishbones rear bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbones rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

wide roof bars fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 146,621 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both front wishbones rear bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbones rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

wide roof bars fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 115,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,625 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 101,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,230 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,393 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,976 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,706 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 NVC 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 70.6%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

AE56 NVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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