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RK56 PKN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

239,039 mi
Last recorded239,039 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 239,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 238,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2013 199,484 miles

airbag light on

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing/slight movement

Fail 9 Jan 2013 199,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes perishing/slight movement

Pass 5 Jan 2012 155,432 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 155,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,192 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2011 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

slight dampess on both front shockers

Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,263 miles

205/55/16v

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre approaching minimum

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,263 miles

205/55/16v

nearside front tyre approaching minimum

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PKN, 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 RK56 PKN registered?

RK56 PKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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