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VN56 VHG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,410 mi
Last recorded165,410 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 VHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 165,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play should not have any play as compact type bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer cv boot leaking slightly from clip.

under tray damp with engine oil ?

Fail 29 Mar 2021 165,410 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing mirror mounted. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play should not have any play as compact type bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer cv boot leaking slightly from clip.

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly.

under tray damp with engine oil ?

Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,840 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 161,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 156,082 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2019 156,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2018 151,026 miles

Engine running unevenly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 151,026 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine running unevenly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,178 miles

N/s/r , n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 133,388 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust heat shields,undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f brake pad warning lead broken

o/s & n/s/r lower door apertures slight corrosion

Pass 23 May 2014 119,026 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 119,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,175 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,028 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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VN56 VHG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN56 VHG, 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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VN56 VHG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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