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CV56 MVE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 MVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,464 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,997 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,920 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 55,640 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 48,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 32,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged by snapped coil spring. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged by snapped coil spring. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 24,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 19,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,235 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 9,928 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 8,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 6,964 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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CV56 MVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CV56 MVE, 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 MVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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