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SP56 XYO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

242,325 mi
Last recorded242,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 242,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 242,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 223,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 223,632 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 203,551 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 25 May 2012 203,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to show signs of wear

slight play offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2011 163,767 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 163,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

cut in nearside front tyre tread

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 XYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

SP56 XYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is SP56 XYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 XYO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 XYO have outstanding finance?

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