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SA56 NMV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,799 mi
Last recorded170,799 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 170,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Dec 2016 159,314 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 143,836 miles

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

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

eml on

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,836 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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

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

eml on

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,734 miles

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

Oil leak

eml on

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 126,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

eml on

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 125,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

eml on

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,506 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,852 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 NMV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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