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LB56 XME

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

237,023 mi
Last recorded237,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 237,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3x tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2021 237,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3x tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Jul 2021 236,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Front Brake discs excessively worn

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 214,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 196,454 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear chassi legs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2018 180,093 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 180,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 179,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly damaged & slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2017 179,348 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 170,693 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Noise from powertrain, suspect worn DMF

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 170,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Noise from powertrain, suspect worn DMF

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 160,118 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 160,118 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front [bulbs faded] (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 150,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 150,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 140,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,728 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 120,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,558 miles

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

Nearside front inner cv boot split

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Strongly advise rear brake pads are replaced soon

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,480 miles

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

one bulb not working in high level brake light

Fail 2 Dec 2009 63,479 miles

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

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

oil level on minimum mark

one bulb not working in high level brake light

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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LB56 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 52.2%.

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 LB56 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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LB56 XME is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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