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PK56 ZVZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 ZVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,985 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 148,982 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 145,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,026 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 133,997 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,914 miles

N/S/R Tyre Worn Very Low On Inside Edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre Has A Thorn In The Outside Facing Sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 113,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,281 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 142,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 100,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,907 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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PK56 ZVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK56 ZVZ, 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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PK56 ZVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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