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RK56 ZVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,671 mi
Last recorded222,671 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 222,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 222,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 212,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 212,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 197,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 182,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn cord not showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge cord not showing at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 166,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 147,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,868 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,328 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 107,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,458 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,102 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 ZVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

RK56 ZVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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