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PX56 PYF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

305,042 mi
Last recorded305,042 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 305,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 304,793 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 284,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 284,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 266,602 miles

Engine in oily condition.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 266,393 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 253,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 235,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 235,120 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 220,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 220,375 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 207,806 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 201,050 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 201,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 162,156 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,325 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 126,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,012 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,429 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 PYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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