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DE56 RCU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,384 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,040 miles

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

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,057 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tyre wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,552 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,195 miles

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner tread worn and slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,797 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshapen

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,783 miles

under body full cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,783 miles

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

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

under body full cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,465 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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DE56 RCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE56 RCU, 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 DE56 RCU registered?

DE56 RCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is DE56 RCU safe to buy?

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