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PN56 VEB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 90,930 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,332 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 88,328 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 85,121 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,935 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,872 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,259 miles

Fuel flap missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,259 miles

fuel cap cover missing

osf door leather has tear

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both fron discs lipped

fuel cap cover missing

osf door leather has tear

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,810 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,604 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres tread wearing eneven on inner edges

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 23,604 miles

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

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres tread wearing eneven on inner edges

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

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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PN56 VEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 PN56 VEB, 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 PN56 VEB registered?

PN56 VEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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