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SM56 XDS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 123,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 116,254 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 105,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,632 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,755 miles

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

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,708 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,066 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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SM56 XDS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM56 XDS, 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 SM56 XDS registered?

SM56 XDS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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