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RK56 PMV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,524 mi
Last recorded189,524 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 189,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 189,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 183,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 175,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp operation slightly deteriorated

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

reverse lights inoperative

steering operation slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2019 175,834 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp operation slightly deteriorated

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

reverse lights inoperative

steering operation slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 149,915 miles

both rear tyres are scrubbed heavily on inner edges

under car trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 149,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

both rear tyres are scrubbed heavily on inner edges

under car trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disks corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,894 miles

Both rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,845 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 PMV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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