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AU56 USP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 89,678 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,950 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,686 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,352 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,311 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 77,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,052 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,827 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Slight play in the rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished and worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's off position

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes pulsating slightly in service

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's "off" position

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,486 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges and tyres cracking

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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AU56 USP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU56 USP, 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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AU56 USP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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