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SA56 VPF

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,101 mi
Last recorded252,101 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 252,101 miles

wetness of oil round o/s/f engine tray area

Fail 26 Sep 2015 252,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

wetness of oil round o/s/f engine tray area

Pass 22 Sep 2014 226,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 202,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 178,312 miles

vehicle emits slight levels of blue smoke.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 177,748 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle emits slight levels of blue smoke.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 152,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 152,166 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 124,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 124,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,589 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 95,589 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,079 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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SA56 VPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White 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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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