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SB56 DWJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

244,427 mi
Last recorded244,427 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 DWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 244,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 239,498 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 239,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 222,165 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 196,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 182,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 166,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 150,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 135,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 102,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,771 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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SB56 DWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB56 DWJ, 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 SB56 DWJ registered?

SB56 DWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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