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KR56 XMY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,240 mi
Last recorded147,240 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 147,240 miles

FLYWHEEL MAKING NOISE AT IDLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 147,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FLYWHEEL MAKING NOISE AT IDLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,278 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 13 Sep 2022 125,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight freeplay (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight freeplay (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracks in rain channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,528 miles

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

Upper and lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper and lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,252 miles

nearside & offside rear indicator lights faded up.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside & offside rear indicator lights faded up.

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,282 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,153 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 XMY 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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

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