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AU56 RKX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,663 mi
Last recorded166,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 166,663 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front lower wishbone bush starting to perish

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 147,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 147,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm UNEVEN WEAR INSIDE EDGE 205/55/ZR16 94W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,009 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,426 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,941 miles

Airbag light on dash

Console bushes splitting

Rear bumpstops splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,768 miles

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

airbag lamp on

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AU56 RKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU56 RKX, 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 AU56 RKX registered?

AU56 RKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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