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LN56 VGL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,455 mi
Last recorded187,455 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 187,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 168,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 146,903 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 146,895 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 136,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 123,519 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,371 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,752 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray insecure

offside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,436 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 13,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine/gearbox noise

nearside front inner cvboot split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,361 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,578 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,019 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,019 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,611 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 33,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 23,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,033 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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LN56 VGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN56 VGL, 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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LN56 VGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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