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SP56 LRL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 155,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to find exterior headlight adjusters. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to find exterior headlight adjusters. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

N/S/R tyre wearing low in inner tread.195/65/r15-91h

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

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 100,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,530 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,069 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 69,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 51,857 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,766 miles

front brake pads look to be quite worn (rear also ???)

n/s rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

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 LRL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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