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DA56 AAU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,284 mi
Last recorded197,284 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 AAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 197,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 197,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 160,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 160,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 155,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 155,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 138,565 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 138,530 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 131,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge of tread also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 131,419 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Retaining device freed off under P.R.S (8.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing badly inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge of tread also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 121,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 110,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 100,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,929 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,102 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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DA56 AAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA56 AAU, 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 DA56 AAU registered?

DA56 AAU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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