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NV56 KUP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,195 mi
Last recorded154,195 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 154,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 154,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

airbag lamp inop

dtc lamp on

Fail 15 Jul 2011 142,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

airbag lamp inop

dtc lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DTC lamp on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 103,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,135 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,130 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag warning light on

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,070 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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NV56 KUP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV56 KUP, 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 NV56 KUP registered?

NV56 KUP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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