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SD56 XZR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

375,336 mi
Last recorded375,336 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 XZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 375,336 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 372,414 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 355,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 339,005 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 318,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 307,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 307,049 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 287,942 miles

offside rear handbrake effort low

rear brake fluctuation

Pass 29 May 2014 269,059 miles

both outer silld damadged

rear brake discs worn

rear seat rest worn

Pass 30 May 2013 242,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 217,096 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 191,146 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 May 2011 191,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 159,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 113,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 113,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 64,147 miles

slight play in inner track-rod joint.n/s.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,031 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 XZR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SD56 XZR, 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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SD56 XZR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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