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SH56 UGL

2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

306,359 mi
Last recorded306,359 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI144,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic TDI
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 306,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 306,359 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 275,856 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 275,856 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 235,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 204,662 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 204,662 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 158,909 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2010 158,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,962 miles

no spare tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 121,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

no spare tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,297 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic TDI?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 550 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
8,715
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
constant velocity joint gaiter split 32
Registration plate lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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SH56 UGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 144,346 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 Classic TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH56 UGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH56 UGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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