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CV56 MTE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,567 mi
Last recorded83,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 MTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 83,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,034 miles

Front Suspension arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated, on near and offside

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,032 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated, on near and offside

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,599 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount areas on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers under guards fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,860 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front has slight brake bind on rotation

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside worn on inner edge, and cracking slightly, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,859 miles

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

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front has slight brake bind on rotation

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside worn on inner edge, and cracking slightly, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber casings are corroded

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 55,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 55,168 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 50,775 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,213 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 40,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,461 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,933 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,163 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 20,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CV56 MTE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CV56 MTE, 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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CV56 MTE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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