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ST56 NUB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,356 mi
Last recorded143,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 NUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,356 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2020 143,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

part of exhaust heat shield at rear slightly loose

slight dampness on fuel tank

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded

part of exhaust heat shield at rear slightly loose

slight dampness on fuel tank

under tray fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,685 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,791 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,103 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inside of tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 113,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,097 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,999 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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ST56 NUB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST56 NUB, 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 ST56 NUB registered?

ST56 NUB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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