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PX56 PXM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,542 mi
Last recorded184,542 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 PXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 184,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 176,304 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 176,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 168,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 168,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 157,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 148,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,116 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,920 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 106,090 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 106,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 96,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 76,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,928 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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PX56 PXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PX56 PXM, 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 PX56 PXM registered?

PX56 PXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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