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VX56 AHF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,005 mi
Last recorded157,005 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 AHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 157,005 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 129,664 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,250 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,387 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 46,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,857 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,424 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VX56 AHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX56 AHF, 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 VX56 AHF registered?

VX56 AHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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