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LV56 VDG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,823 mi
Last recorded190,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 190,823 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 190,823 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 170,179 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 166,514 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 166,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,493 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,422 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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LV56 VDG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV56 VDG, 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 LV56 VDG registered?

LV56 VDG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is LV56 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 VDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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