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AJ56 DLE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,560 mi
Last recorded188,560 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 188,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 170,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 170,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 136,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 136,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,799 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated at rear clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

The NSR Shock Absorber dust cover is deteriorated

both rear Tyres are feathered on the inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,783 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,305 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 Nov 2010 32,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,220 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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AJ56 DLE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ56 DLE, 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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AJ56 DLE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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