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SG56 VBZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,133 mi
Last recorded121,133 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,799 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear discs show sign of overheat

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,797 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,571 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate/corrode

rear brake discs are in a very poor condition strongly advised

slight play at o/s rear suspension/wheelbearing but not excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate/corrode

rear brake discs are in a very poor condition strongly advised

slight play at o/s rear suspension/wheelbearing but not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,748 miles

NSR tyre worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,909 miles

Front pads worn low

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,400 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 VBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG56 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

SG56 VBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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