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AK56 NKX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

236,340 mi
Last recorded236,340 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 236,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 228,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 228,691 miles

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front cv boot slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 215,355 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 215,355 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 204,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 204,618 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 192,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 192,845 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 181,876 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 166,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 166,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,570 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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AK56 NKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK56 NKX, 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 AK56 NKX registered?

AK56 NKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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