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SP56 ZHF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,157 mi
Last recorded135,157 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 135,157 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Surface corrosion all over

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,670 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 124,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,262 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill soft with corrosion towards front

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,161 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

inner edge of both rear tyres bald, step tyres

n/s headlamp slightly duller than o/s

one rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,161 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

inner edge of both rear tyres bald, step tyres

n/s headlamp slightly duller than o/s

one rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,525 miles

4x4 unable to check wheel bearings properly

n/s headlamp slightly duller than o/s

noise from n/s/r brakes

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,628 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drop link has slight play

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,159 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,836 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,958 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 ZHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

SP56 ZHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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