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SG56 WAE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,203 mi
Last recorded244,203 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 244,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 186,965 miles

4 Top brake lights not working.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Headder tank insecure.

No slide blanking plugs fitted to off side front calliper.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 186,963 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

4 Top brake lights not working.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Headder tank insecure.

No slide blanking plugs fitted to off side front calliper.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 171,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 171,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

3 Top brake lights not working.

Header tamk insecure.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 156,947 miles

Front tyres wearing.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Offside front indicator bulb faded.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 156,947 miles

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

Front tyres wearing.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Offside front indicator bulb faded.

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 WAE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

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

Is SG56 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 WAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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