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AF56 SYE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 99,771 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 99,372 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,828 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,139 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edege

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 86,139 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edege

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes perishing

both front tyres devoiding of tread on inner edge areas

nearside headlamp washer cover is missing

unable to clearly see inner brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges

light scratch marks on windscreen in area of zone A

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,259 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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AF56 SYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF56 SYE, 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 AF56 SYE registered?

AF56 SYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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