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AF56 THX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

315,458 mi
Last recorded315,458 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 THX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 315,458 miles

Brake pad light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR AND OSR ()

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills (holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 298,292 miles

Front sills corroding

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

oil leak

pad light on

under bodytrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2017 298,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Outer sill badly corroded[small hole]

Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pad wear warning light on

under body trays obscuring some comonents

Fail 19 Aug 2017 298,110 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Outer sill badly corroded[small hole]

Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pad wear warning light on

under body trays obscuring some comonents

Pass 26 Aug 2016 281,264 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

under body trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Aug 2016 281,264 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 258,456 miles

Nearside Rear hole in light lens

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 1 Sep 2015 258,453 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear hole in light lens

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 2 Sep 2014 235,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift

Fail 22 Aug 2014 234,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift

n/s rear tyre worn very thin on inner edge (needs changing)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 206,389 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 206,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 179,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 150,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 121,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 121,932 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 98,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 THX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF56 THX, 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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AF56 THX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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