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SD56 BXS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

338,763 mi
Last recorded338,763 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 338,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 297,242 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 262,864 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 262,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 217,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 217,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 217,090 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 179,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 179,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 149,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,334 miles

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undertray insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2010 118,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undertray insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,043 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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SD56 BXS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SD56 BXS, 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 SD56 BXS registered?

SD56 BXS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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