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PX56 XCF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,109 miles

Nearside damage to front bumper,bonnet and grill

Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside damage to front bumper,bonnet and grill

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,049 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,257 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perishing sidewall

Nearside Front tyre at approx 2.5mm tread

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,345 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,129 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,266 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,266 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XCF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

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

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