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SW56 BYS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,776 mi
Last recorded195,776 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 195,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 195,776 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 183,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 183,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 171,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 157,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 157,675 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 146,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 146,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 135,238 miles

O/S/R Damper dust shield insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,342 miles

n/s/r bump stop has come detached

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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SW56 BYS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SW56 BYS, 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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SW56 BYS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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