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AO56 XCV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,140 mi
Last recorded180,140 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 180,140 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

diesel cooler loose

n/s front shocka has slight noise

n/s front shocka has slight noise

n/s head lamp reflector getting diss coloured

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 7 Dec 2022 180,072 miles

Nearside Rear 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

n/s front shocka has slight noise

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

diesel cooler loose

n/s front shocka has slight noise

n/s head lamp reflector getting diss coloured

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 151,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 131,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 117,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 109,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 99,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 66,709 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 May 2012 55,090 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 55,088 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 41,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,619 miles

rear tyres getting low and showing signs of cracking within tread pattern

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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AO56 XCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO56 XCV, 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 AO56 XCV registered?

AO56 XCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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