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SY56 XYG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 XYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill is starting to show signs of corrosion forming (5.2,6)

Nearside Rear Upper electrical wiring grommet is insecure located at the rear hatch (1.9,2,a)

Note: After removal the headlamps fitted are not HID type and therefore do not require headlamp washers fitted (1.7,2)

Offside Front Lower outer sill is starting to show signs of corrosion forming (5.2,6)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower outer sill is starting to show signs of corrosion forming (5.2,6)

Nearside Rear Upper electrical wiring grommet is insecure located at the rear hatch (1.9,2,a)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Front Lower outer sill is starting to show signs of corrosion forming (5.2,6)

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,302 miles

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Front bonnet secondary catch is seized and ready for service/repairs (8.4.2)

Nearside Front telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (4.0)

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a phone/sat nav holder fitted (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding inside the protective covering (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 129,302 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end(s) are corroded (2.4C.1b)

Front axle (1) tyre valves stems are damaged (4.1D.1e)

Front bonnet secondary catch is seized and ready for service/repairs (8.4.2)

Nearside Front telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (4.0)

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a phone/sat nav holder fitted (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding inside the protective covering (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,682 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 122,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,975 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn outeredge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 107,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,475 miles

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

traction control light on dash

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 80,227 miles

2 of 4 nearside rear side marker lights inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,227 miles

2 of 4 nearside rear side marker lights inoperative

Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,394 miles

Oil level low

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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SY56 XYG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY56 XYG, 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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SY56 XYG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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