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NL56 VFZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,287 mi
Last recorded164,287 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 164,287 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,936 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,741 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,822 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,821 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,851 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 44,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,690 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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NL56 VFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 VFZ, 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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NL56 VFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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