2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE56 JZU
2006 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 183,402 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE56 JZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 183,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE56 JZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Skoda Octavia (AE56 JZU) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect And leaking (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
AE56 JZU Mileage History
- 03/03/2023170,899 mi
- 21/03/2024181,197 mi+10,298 mi
- 29/03/2024181,202 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/2025183,385 mi+2,183 mi
- 12/04/2025183,402 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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