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SG56 VZK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,106 mi
Last recorded233,106 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 233,106 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 232,859 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 181,463 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 181,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 128,500 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front outer sidewall tyre

slight movement in nearside front drop link

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,135 miles

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

slight tear offside wiper blade

very slight play at nearside front hub

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,872 miles

very slight play at nearside steering tie rod

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,362 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 VZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

SG56 VZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is SG56 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 VZK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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