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AJ56 DLU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 158,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 158,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 154,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 138,671 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 121,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,775 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 2 Nov 2012 82,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

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

Offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight deteroiration on nearside rear tyre

Slight deteroiration on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,007 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joints

Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,007 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,397 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 DLU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DLU, 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 AJ56 DLU registered?

AJ56 DLU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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