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SA56 LCU

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,336 mi
Last recorded132,336 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 LCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,336 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 98,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 98,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FOUR (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 88,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,368 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 27,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA56 LCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SA56 LCU, 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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SA56 LCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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