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SL56 KCX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,491 mi
Last recorded235,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 KCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 235,491 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 229,200 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 229,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 217,023 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 217,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 197,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 197,021 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 180,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 162,183 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,940 miles

Front and rear wiper blades smearing

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

Offside mirror indicator damaged but working

Fail 15 Jul 2015 144,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front and rear wiper blades smearing

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

Offside mirror indicator damaged but working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 125,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror repeater slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,873 miles

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

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

osr bump stop worn

Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr bump stop worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,942 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of heavy wear.

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

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 KCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL56 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

SL56 KCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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