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KR56 XMZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,798 mi
Last recorded176,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 176,798 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 176,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 165,662 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 150,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 141,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,308 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrish

Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,730 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,730 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,137 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,910 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 XMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

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

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