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RK56 PCZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 122,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 114,645 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 114,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,453 miles

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

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

general oil leak under engine

Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general oil leak under engine

Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,377 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Fail 1 Mar 2022 75,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside handbrake effort reading low

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to pet basket fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,818 miles

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to pet basket fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to pet basket fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,561 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear seat belt not fully checked due to pet basket fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,967 miles

Slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisey advise further checks to tensioner or gearbox.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,424 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,423 miles

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

Advise both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on inner egdes

Advise brake pad warning light on during mot test

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,919 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on (inner edges)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on (inner edges)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,092 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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RK56 PCZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RK56 PCZ, 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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RK56 PCZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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