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RK56 PKY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,553 mi
Last recorded160,553 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 160,553 miles

Brake pedal has travel. Possibly has air in the system. Advise workshop visit.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most underside components at the rear of the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2023 160,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal has travel. Possibly has air in the system. Advise workshop visit.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most underside components at the rear of the vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

all rear bushes showing signs of wear

brake pedal creeps when stationary

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

engine running badly when driven

Fail 7 Oct 2022 155,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine running badly when driven

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

all rear bushes showing signs of wear

brake pedal creeps when stationary

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2021 147,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 138,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,561 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 125,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,028 miles

EML light

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,360 miles

Nearside Mirror Slightly Damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,134 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,657 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 PKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RK56 PKY, 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 PKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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