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RK56 POU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 POU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,332 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 120,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,921 miles

Front passenger door inner trim panel missing

Front passenger door window glass missing and replaced with clear plastic and taped in place (Driver's view unaffected at time of inspection)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 116,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front passenger door inner trim panel missing

Front passenger door window glass missing and replaced with clear plastic and taped in place (Driver's view unaffected at time of inspection)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Door trim panel missing

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Door trim panel missing

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,460 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,259 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,505 miles

offside and nearside front tyres low on edges also cracked and perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

front brake pads inner pad suspeected low unable to fully see advise further inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2013 67,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

front brake pads inner pad suspeected low unable to fully see advise further inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,087 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,231 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 POU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 POU, 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 POU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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