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AE56 NYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,416 mi
Last recorded165,416 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 NYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 165,416 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 165,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,831 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,667 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,195 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,849 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,127 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,235 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 NYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

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

Is AE56 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 NYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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