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PX56 RBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 RBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 159,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Oct 2017 156,161 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pads warning light showing

front side lights slightly faded

head lights slightly faded

items moved from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2017 156,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pads warning light showing

items moved from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2016 143,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 143,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 139,525 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 139,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 131,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,474 miles

MILL LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 106,470 miles

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

MILL LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 97,276 miles

Engine management light on dash

Offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inneredge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,225 miles

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

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

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 RBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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