MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres appear under inflated
os mirror delaminated
Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 2x major cracks (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
os mirror delaminated
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear wheel bearing noisey
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU56 UPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VU56 UPZ, 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 VU56 UPZ registered?
VU56 UPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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