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SK56 RZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,775 mi
Last recorded211,775 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 RZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 211,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 209,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 195,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 184,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 176,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 169,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 169,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,789 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 12 Sep 2017 160,789 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Sep 2016 145,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 119,425 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,425 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,943 miles

advise n/s/f tyre waring on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,492 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SK56 RZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK56 RZU, 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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SK56 RZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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