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CU56 DPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 DPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 160,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 160,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 154,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,094 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine took down road to heat up engine and retested. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 143,759 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 143,759 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,668 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 130,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 122,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 112,554 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 112,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 103,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 95,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 95,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large crack in windscreen not in swept area and not affecting view of road

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,036 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,825 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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CU56 DPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CU56 DPX, 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 CU56 DPX registered?

CU56 DPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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