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SP56 LRK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,620 mi
Last recorded209,620 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 209,620 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 186,265 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 168,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,375 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 143,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,239 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill corroded & weakened (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 134,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush in very poor condition (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill corroded & weakened (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,596 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes too floor both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2014 104,673 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,695 miles

1 sidelight bulb in o/s/r cluster inop

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

NSF tyre worn

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,687 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust sleeve joint deteriorated badly strongly advised

slight bind at n/s rear brake

tyres look soft (rear and o/s front) strongly advised

windscreen chipped in wiper sweep

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,865 miles

windscreeen is chipped

Fail 22 Aug 2011 72,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all tyre pressures look low!!!!

front 0/s brake disc corroded on inside face

front wiper blades worn / streaky /noisy

n/s rear wheel bearing seems slightly rough

windscreeen is chipped

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,715 miles

front tyres look soft???

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres look soft???

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,615 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SP56 LRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP56 LRK, 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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SP56 LRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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