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LN56 VGK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,808 mi
Last recorded171,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 VGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 171,808 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 171,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 158,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 145,708 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 145,708 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

Front front tyres scrubbed across tread (poss alighnment issue).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 131,308 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot starting to split

Fail 24 Sep 2015 131,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

nearside front inner drive shaft boot starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,049 miles

discs heavily worn and wearing thin

front tyres low

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,914 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,807 miles

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

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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LN56 VGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN56 VGK, 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 LN56 VGK registered?

LN56 VGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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