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SL56 DCX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 DCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,012 miles

Main beam images not equal height (nearside low)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 145,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Main beam images not equal height (nearside low)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (badly worn inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2015 132,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,524 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SL56 DCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL56 DCX, 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 SL56 DCX registered?

SL56 DCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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