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LX56 DFD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 DFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 116,242 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/60x x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis , floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,612 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 96,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing dooer mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,410 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn. Pads 50% worn. Slight grab in RBT

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking but not exposing cords or deep enough at at time of test.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,270 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joining sleve (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,128 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 67,122 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,408 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 47,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,260 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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LX56 DFD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX56 DFD, 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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LX56 DFD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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