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AK56 OVC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,273 mi
Last recorded184,273 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 184,273 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front panel dented.

Offside Rear Door panel dented

Fail 12 Oct 2015 184,273 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front panel dented.

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

Offside Rear Door panel dented

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 173,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 161,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 154,920 miles

offside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 122,909 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 122,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,384 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)

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 OVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

AK56 OVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is AK56 OVC safe to buy?

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