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NV56 KVB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

259,421 mi
Last recorded259,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 259,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 244,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 221,643 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 198,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 174,564 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 174,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 149,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 119,252 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 KVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NV56 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

NV56 KVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is NV56 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 KVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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