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AY56 XNL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

246,268 mi
Last recorded246,268 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 246,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 246,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 241,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 229,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 215,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 208,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 208,106 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 191,483 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 191,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 191,412 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 29 Sep 2015 191,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear aluminium bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside headlamp output slightly low

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 7 Oct 2014 177,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 177,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 163,444 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 163,309 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

e m l light on

under cover damged

Fail 30 Sep 2013 163,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

e m l light on

under cover damged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,483 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 149,483 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 149,278 miles

underbody cover broke/insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2012 149,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody cover broke/insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 130,827 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2011 130,819 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,795 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s and o/s rear shocker covers loose

Fail 26 Sep 2011 130,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s and o/s rear shocker covers loose

Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,340 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s + o/s rear bumpstops deteriorated

n/s + o/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2009 86,535 miles

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

Oil leak

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Fail 8 Aug 2009 86,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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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AY56 XNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AY56 XNL, 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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AY56 XNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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