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SG56 HZE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

243,069 mi
Last recorded243,069 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 243,069 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 220,383 miles

engine warning lamp on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2015 209,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 199,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 199,670 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers window faulty

Fail 16 Dec 2014 199,193 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers window faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2014 189,286 miles

OIL LEAK REPAIR FOR HACKNEY

Fail 27 Jun 2014 189,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

OIL LEAK REPAIR FOR HACKNEY

Pass 20 Dec 2013 179,050 miles

No Plate light dull

Pass 25 Jun 2013 171,400 miles

Centre stop light removed

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear window washers inopperative

Fail 11 Jun 2013 170,898 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light removed

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil dampness around power steering reserviour

Rear window washers inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Dec 2012 162,128 miles

Centre stop light been removed

Spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Jun 2012 152,471 miles

Centre stop light been totally removed

Front brake discs lightly pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 152,471 miles

Centre stop light been totally removed

Front brake discs lightly pitted

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 137,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,354 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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SG56 HZE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SG56 HZE, 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 SG56 HZE registered?

SG56 HZE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is SG56 HZE safe to buy?

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