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RE56 HFK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,376 mi
Last recorded132,376 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,376 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)

PARKING BRAKE EFFCIENCY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS 16%

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT INNER CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,376 miles

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

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)

PARKING BRAKE EFFCIENCY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS 16%

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT INNER CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,921 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,874 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,855 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,240 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,293 miles

front brake disc pads very worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,430 miles

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

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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RE56 HFK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE56 HFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 HFK registered?

RE56 HFK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is RE56 HFK safe to buy?

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