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VX56 NWR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

221,605 mi
Last recorded221,605 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 NWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 221,605 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 221,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 203,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 203,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 176,654 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 176,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 176,639 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 176,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,824 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 154,790 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 131,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,262 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,239 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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VX56 NWR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

VX56 NWR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is VX56 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 NWR shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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