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CV56 XSM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

303,662 mi
Last recorded303,662 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 303,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 303,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 277,934 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 277,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 252,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 228,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 228,369 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 204,483 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 204,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 179,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 155,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,810 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,784 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,313 miles

Nearside rear shocker bumpstop deterioated slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear shocker bumpstop deterioated slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,916 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 XSM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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