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SP56 ZGX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 ZGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,065 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,825 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,278 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,263 miles

Both rear bump stops are seperated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 3mm, inner edge worn to 0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,263 miles

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

Both rear bump stops are seperated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 3mm, inner edge worn to 0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,521 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,030 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at inner edges

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,634 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 ZGX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

SP56 ZGX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is SP56 ZGX safe to buy?

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