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DG56 CTO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

246,248 mi
Last recorded246,248 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 CTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 246,248 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 212,967 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 212,963 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 181,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 181,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 152,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light staing om indicating a fault

bulb warning light staying on indicating bulbs not working

nearside and offside front tyres tread wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inside edge

tail gate damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2011 152,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light staing om indicating a fault

bulb warning light staying on indicating bulbs not working

fuel light staying on

nearside and offside front tyres tread wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inside edge

tail gate damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 119,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 119,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,715 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 92,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DG56 CTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DG56 CTO, 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 DG56 CTO registered?

DG56 CTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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