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SD56 XZW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 181,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 156,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 139,364 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 139,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 79,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 428 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 XZW 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 84.6%.

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 XZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD56 XZW registered?

SD56 XZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is SD56 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 XZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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