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SH56 EPP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 155,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car .covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

Pass 3 Jun 2023 147,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 140,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,802 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 133,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,657 miles

Nearside hand brake low effort

Fail 18 Jun 2018 127,657 miles

Nearside hand brake low effort

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 125,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 123,257 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 120,210 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 120,210 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 106,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 106,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,301 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH56 EPP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH56 EPP, 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 SH56 EPP registered?

SH56 EPP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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