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RK56 PLX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,343 mi
Last recorded136,343 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 136,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet pull insecure inside vehicle

bonnet secondary release difficult to operate

recommend that underside of vehicle gets wax oiled

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 136,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet pull insecure inside vehicle

bonnet secondary release difficult to operate

recommend that underside of vehicle gets wax oiled

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,625 miles

Rear axle and suspension components becoming corroded needs waxoiling

Fail 27 Jan 2022 125,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle and suspension components becoming corroded needs waxoiling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,986 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (needs cleaning off and wax oil protection applied ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet pull (handle) in foot well deteriorated and difficult to operate

Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges and outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2019 94,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

TPMS light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges and outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,491 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,917 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,916 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,087 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 PLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

RK56 PLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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