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SK56 VDP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

252,116 mi
Last recorded252,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 252,116 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 252,113 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 218,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 218,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 178,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 178,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 156,400 miles

Passenger electric window not going down with drivers side button

Pass 7 Mar 2012 138,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 138,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,839 miles

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [ big bushes ]

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,291 miles

slight brake bind on nearside rear brake

two front shockabsorbers starting to leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,059 miles

No Smoking sticker missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,828 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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SK56 VDP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDP, 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 SK56 VDP registered?

SK56 VDP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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