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DS56 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,485 mi
Last recorded170,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 170,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 170,485 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 164,684 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 164,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 158,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 151,493 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Sleeve Strap Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside Inner Face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner & Outer Sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,547 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,347 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,380 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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DS56 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DS56 VRS, 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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DS56 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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