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AU56 RNF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,501 miles

Exhaust centre brace insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror heavily discoloured

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,881 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,664 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,727 miles

front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,664 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,692 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AU56 RNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU56 RNF, 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 AU56 RNF registered?

AU56 RNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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