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RK56 PMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

297,680 mi
Last recorded297,680 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 PMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 297,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 288,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 266,265 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 248,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 211,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S wiper damaged but still clearing screen

Pass 15 May 2014 211,164 miles

O/S wiper damaged but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 184,253 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 156,234 miles

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 14 Nov 2012 141,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,024 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 172,358 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,794 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 PMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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