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SA56 VPR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,286 mi
Last recorded185,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 185,286 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,237 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside number plate light dim

slight play O/S and N/S inner rack ends

Fail 30 Apr 2009 131,234 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside number plate light dim

slight play O/S and N/S inner rack ends

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,078 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,974 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 VPR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

SA56 VPR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is SA56 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 VPR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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