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SA56 ZFN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ZFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,078 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,483 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 128,480 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,114 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,412 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,426 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 112,426 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,263 miles

Nearside Front dull supension thud poss antiroll link

Fail 6 Oct 2017 104,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front dull supension thud poss antiroll link

Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,562 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 90,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front tyres cracked (sidewall)

offside rear tyre cracked (sidewall)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,844 miles

brake pads (rear) getting low

engine oil level low - 1 lt added for test

engine warning lamp on

engine/ gearbox / o/s and n/s underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,896 miles

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

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 ZFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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