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SP56 NLX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,496 mi
Last recorded139,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 NLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 139,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 139,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads also look to have been over heated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body panel slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,858 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,236 miles

slight play n/s/f track rod end

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,975 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,975 miles

Nearside 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 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)

centre exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,485 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,143 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,583 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,413 miles

nearside front brake disc has corrosion on inner braking surface.

slight judder at front and rear brakes.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,674 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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SP56 NLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP56 NLX, 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 SP56 NLX registered?

SP56 NLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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