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SL56 VHO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,723 mi
Last recorded195,723 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 195,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 191,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 188,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 185,020 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 184,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 184,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 182,907 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 182,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 181,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 181,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 175,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear window washers inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2012 172,750 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 172,740 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 167,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight paint damage nsr wheel arch

Pass 6 Sep 2011 161,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,212 miles

air bag warning light not going off

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

smill pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 5 Aug 2010 129,895 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 114,611 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,951 miles

bonnet catch seized up

two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,857 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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SL56 VHO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHO, 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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SL56 VHO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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