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SA56 ZDP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,627 mi
Last recorded226,627 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 226,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 226,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 219,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front alloy wheel offside front steel wheel

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner tread no cord or ply exposed

Fail 26 Apr 2014 219,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front alloy wheel offside front steel wheel

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner tread no cord or ply exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2013 184,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 165,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,734 miles

slight oil leak from front shockabsorbers

Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,732 miles

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

slight oil leak from front shockabsorbers

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZDP 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 70%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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