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NU56 RHE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 RHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,787 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side rear tyres tread are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,791 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

at least 1 near side rear position lamp light source is inoperative.

off and near side rear tyres tread are worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,434 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,064 miles

offside rear upper position lamp inoperative.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,225 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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NU56 RHE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RHE, 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 NU56 RHE registered?

NU56 RHE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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