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RK56 PKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,749 mi
Last recorded172,749 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 172,749 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2026 172,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2025 168,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 158,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 150,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 144,901 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 144,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,664 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 128,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 97,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 97,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,203 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 79,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 PKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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