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SA56 VPP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,428 mi
Last recorded139,428 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 139,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 136,035 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear discs corroded

transmission vibration

Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,035 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear discs corroded

transmission vibration

Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,573 miles

drivers door damage

Fail 29 Oct 2012 134,573 miles

drivers door damage

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 125,639 miles

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

front brake pades close to legal limit

n/s front suspension arm rear bush has slight movement and wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 89,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,097 miles

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

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

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 VPP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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