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MX56 XPL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,510 mi
Last recorded16,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 16,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bined

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus stepping on inner edge 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside and offside rear bump stops broken

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside and offside rear bump stops broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,090 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,336 miles

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

rear shocks dust cover loose

Fail 16 Sep 2014 84,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear shocks dust cover loose

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's slightly worn

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2013 73,809 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake disc's slightly worn

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,640 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

esp warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,028 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,441 miles

LH Front tyre light damage to outer wall

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

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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MX56 XPL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MX56 XPL, 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 MX56 XPL registered?

MX56 XPL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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