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AJ56 EFT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,662 mi
Last recorded153,662 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 153,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 151,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 147,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 142,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,585 miles

Rear axle all the arms springs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 136,585 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle all the arms springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 134,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,738 miles

front brakes slight fluctation

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,655 miles

n/s rear trailing arm bush slight deterioration

Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,709 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low to limits

advise full waxoil rusty and dry

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,202 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,824 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,384 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 EFT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

AJ56 EFT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for AJ56 EFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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