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VK56 RGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,398 mi
Last recorded166,398 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 163,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,007 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 159,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 154,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 150,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 150,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush broke rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no ise g box arear suspect flywheel

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 123,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

not see rear inner brake pads

noty see bottom of rear springs

oil level low

Fail 11 Nov 2014 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

not see rear inner brake pads

noty see bottom of rear springs

oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,143 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,802 miles

front axle tread app wear bars

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 RGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK56 RGU, 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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VK56 RGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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