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RE56 XGF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,323 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,179 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre is worn on both edges and is on 3mm of tread

Offside front tyre is worn slightly on inner edge and is on 3mm of tread on inner section of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,204 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear ABS wire insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,039 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

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

Front and rear brake discs are starting to show signs of wear

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,982 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Offside rear handbrake arm does not fully return

Slight movement in offside front suspension arm bush

Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,982 miles

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

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

Offside rear handbrake arm does not fully return

Slight movement in offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 24,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XGF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RE56 XGF, 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 RE56 XGF registered?

RE56 XGF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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