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SB56 DXC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 DXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,871 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 109,871 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,221 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter showing slightly mist of oil. (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leaking.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,827 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter showing slightly mist of oil. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

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

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

oil leaking.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,571 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

parking brake 16%

Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

parking brake 16%

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,722 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,722 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/f tyre slighty worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,514 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,514 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,632 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear door not opeing from inside

offside front and nearside front steering rack arm slight movement

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,361 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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SB56 DXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

SB56 DXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is SB56 DXC safe to buy?

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