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AY56 XMW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,668 mi
Last recorded183,668 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2025 183,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 169,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 169,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,132 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 148,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2021 139,297 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,893 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,761 miles

Brake warning light on.

Engine management light on.

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

Offside rear tyre in poor condition at inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,583 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,346 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,207 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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AY56 XMW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY56 XMW, 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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AY56 XMW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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