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SA56 LCX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 LCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 154,235 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 146,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 133,516 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 133,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,028 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,669 miles

both rear brake discs worn and scored

front brake pad set AT wear indicators

Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs worn and scored

front brake pad set AT wear indicators

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 LCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA56 LCX, 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 SA56 LCX registered?

SA56 LCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is SA56 LCX safe to buy?

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