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AE56 RDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 RDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,368 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 91,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of both front brake disc partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,271 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of both front brake disc partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,319 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 82,189 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner portion close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner portion close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,505 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner portion has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner portion has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 75,505 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner portion has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner portion has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front C V gaiter area covered in grease but no sign of a split

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front C V gaiter area covered in grease but no sign of a split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,072 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 RDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

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

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