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RX56 ACU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,820 mi
Last recorded201,820 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 ACU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 201,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield insecure over back box

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Fail 3 Nov 2019 201,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield insecure over back box

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Pass 19 Oct 2018 196,320 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 190,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test undertrays fitted,unableto inspect ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 180,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes under and floor due to plastic covers

Fail 12 Nov 2015 180,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes under and floor due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Nov 2014 163,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s side window slightly darken

suspension lowered alround

Fail 11 Nov 2014 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s side window slightly darken

suspension lowered alround

Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 151,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,796 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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RX56 ACU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX56 ACU, 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 RX56 ACU registered?

RX56 ACU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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