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AE56 NVK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,381 mi
Last recorded161,381 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 161,381 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear bump stops worn

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,483 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 25 Oct 2023 152,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 148,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 148,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,102 miles

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

Steering slightly noisey when turning

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering slightly noisey when turning

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,716 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2019 132,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All four tyres worn

Both rear bump stops worn

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,140 miles

Corroded under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Corroded under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,745 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,940 miles

Front pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,246 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 22 Oct 2010 47,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,728 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 NVK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

AE56 NVK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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