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AV56 DHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,368 miles

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill is corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 160,368 miles

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

Nearside outer sill is damaged

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges, o/s bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,124 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 128,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,317 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,317 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,966 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,966 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres bald on inner edge raised tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear tyres cut out on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,472 miles

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

both front shocks damp

both front tyres bald in raised tread area

slight play in n/s drumstick

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front shocks damp

both front tyres bald in raised tread area

slight play in n/s drumstick

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,616 miles

rear tyres saw tooth wearing rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,794 miles

neraside headlight has slight movement but not insecure at present.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished unable to see cords

crack at top of screen out of drivers view

Fail 9 Oct 2009 35,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished unable to see cords

crack at top of screen out of drivers view

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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AV56 DHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV56 DHX, 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 AV56 DHX registered?

AV56 DHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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