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PX56 XCB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

249,401 mi
Last recorded249,401 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XCB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 249,401 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 249,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 212,845 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 211,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 5 Feb 2013 169,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 169,048 miles

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

rear brake pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,892 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 121,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre below 1.6mm, fire extinguisher out of date

Pass 19 Sep 2011 115,806 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 115,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 94,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,062 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 XCB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

PX56 XCB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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