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SM56 XEB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,264 mi
Last recorded134,264 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,264 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 134,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,545 miles

osf outer sill damaged but not affecting any structures

Fail 7 Nov 2014 129,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf outer sill damaged but not affecting any structures

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,562 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,074 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 XEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM56 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 XEB registered?

SM56 XEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SM56 XEB safe to buy?

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