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VK56 ZNL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,732 mi
Last recorded179,732 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 179,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,726 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 145,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,579 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,579 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,206 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 137,929 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 137,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,691 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 111,691 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,040 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,497 miles

Both rear bump stops slightly deteroirated

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 8 Oct 2013 81,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 ZNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

VK56 ZNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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