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NU56 KXE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,978 mi
Last recorded152,978 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 KXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 152,978 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated exs travel (1.1.6 (d))

heat sheld loose

Fail 6 Feb 2020 152,921 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated exs travel (1.1.6 (d))

heat sheld loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 151,164 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 151,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,707 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 149,649 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low readings on foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no readings (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt center belt jamed (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 148,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both handbrake mechanisms on calipers sticky

eml on

Fail 8 Feb 2017 148,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both handbrake mechanisms on calipers sticky

eml on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 148,054 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,368 miles

both rear discs corroded and pitted

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted to rear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 135,368 miles

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

both rear discs corroded and pitted

oil leak

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2014 124,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,177 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,707 miles

air bag light on

front wishbone arm rear bushes slightly deterated

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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NU56 KXE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU56 KXE, 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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NU56 KXE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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