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SB56 WPW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,024 mi
Last recorded157,024 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,024 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 157,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,603 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 142,585 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,919 miles

Front tyre wear on both inner edges

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 3 Sep 2015 113,577 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,577 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,948 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear/are out of shape.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,158 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off and near side front headlamps aim just within tolerance.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear/are out of shape.

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 WPW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WPW, 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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SB56 WPW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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