MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
oil leek
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Oil leak
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB56 FCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SB56 FCV, 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 FCV registered?
SB56 FCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.
Is SB56 FCV safe to buy?
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