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VK56 AXB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,198 mi
Last recorded153,198 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 AXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,198 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly dented

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle surface corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 153,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly dented

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle surface corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,218 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 24,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 136,872 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 136,682 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 125,894 miles

all tyres wearing thin on edges need attention

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,230 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 29 May 2018 112,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,085 miles

front brake discs rusty on inside of discs

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and lipped on edges

slight damage to o/s/f tyre rim protector

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,269 miles

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

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

eml on dash

Fail 6 Oct 2011 42,269 miles

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

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,657 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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VK56 AXB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK56 AXB, 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 VK56 AXB registered?

VK56 AXB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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