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SH56 LUY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,911 mi
Last recorded181,911 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 LUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 181,911 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 181,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 20 Nov 2019 174,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 8 Nov 2018 164,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 144,079 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 133,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,582 miles

both front and rear brake discs are lightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,243 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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SH56 LUY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH56 LUY, 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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SH56 LUY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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