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PE56 MRU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 160,137 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 160,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 148,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,317 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 62,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,654 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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PE56 MRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE56 MRU, 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 PE56 MRU registered?

PE56 MRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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