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SA56 VXS

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement possible caliper/cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement possible caliper/cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement plastic link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement plastic link (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear wiper split

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,527 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear wiper split

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,307 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,327 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,097 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,051 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm across.

several sections of high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,216 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 VXS 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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

SA56 VXS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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