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RK56 POV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 POV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 141,407 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 141,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,493 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 POV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

RK56 POV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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