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KR56 XME

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,224 mi
Last recorded131,224 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,224 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 131,224 miles

Offside Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,199 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,199 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside handbrake requires attention lower than offside

Pass 19 Jul 2022 125,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 119,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 115,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,579 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 112,759 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,528 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 99,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,344 miles

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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KR56 XME is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR56 XME, 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 KR56 XME registered?

KR56 XME is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is KR56 XME safe to buy?

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