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RK56 PKA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,612 mi
Last recorded192,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 192,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 182,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 182,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 171,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 162,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 152,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fittted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,191 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,019 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 129,498 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,213 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 83,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,415 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,414 miles

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

offside front tyre badley worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

offside front tyre badley worn on inside edge

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 PKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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