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SB56 TWV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

304,804 mi
Last recorded304,804 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 304,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 256,829 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 223,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 223,081 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 184,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2009 157,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 116,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,984 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 TWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

SB56 TWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SB56 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 TWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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