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SH56 UGV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,585 mi
Last recorded305,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 305,585 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 305,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 286,910 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 286,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 266,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 266,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 243,155 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 243,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 215,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 192,601 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 169,120 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 140,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 112,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 60 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 UGV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

SH56 UGV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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