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CE56 XTW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,005 mi
Last recorded150,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 148,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 148,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 143,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer plastic case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower wishbone arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2022 138,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged outer plastic case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower wishbone arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,683 miles

Rear axle assembly showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts getting low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2020 128,547 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play o/s and n/s rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers missing

rear axle assembly showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2020 128,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play o/s and n/s rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers missing

rear axle assembly showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,983 miles

Offside & Nearside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 122,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside & Nearside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,682 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,203 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,923 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,246 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,310 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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CE56 XTW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CE56 XTW, 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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CE56 XTW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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