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OV56 KUC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,187 mi
Last recorded171,187 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 171,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 backing plates corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,172 miles

beam benders fitted to headlights

both front back backplates badly corroded

o/s h/light assy loose

Fail 6 Apr 2016 143,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

beam benders fitted to headlights

both front back backplates badly corroded

o/s h/light assy loose

Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine undertray damaged

n/s/f backplate corroded

n/s/r backplate corroded

o/s/f backplate corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,201 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine undertray damaged

n/s/f backplate corroded

n/s/r backplate corroded

o/s/f backplate corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,870 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 118,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,933 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 102,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,766 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,641 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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OV56 KUC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV56 KUC, 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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OV56 KUC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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