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DV56 EKD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,115 mi
Last recorded204,115 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 EKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 204,115 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 203,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 189,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 4 Feb 2021 189,894 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2020 182,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 170,777 miles

After marked lowered suspension fitted all round

Electrical wiring inadequately secured After marked cable from battery positive lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Electronic device fitted in OBD port

Nearside Front Outer C/V boot leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 170,490 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Vacuum pipe not connected (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

After marked lowered suspension fitted all round

Electrical wiring inadequately secured After marked cable from battery positive lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Electronic device fitted in OBD port

Nearside Front Outer C/V boot leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 160,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2017 147,125 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 147,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 147,124 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,529 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil level low

Fail 30 Jan 2016 135,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,760 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,419 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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DV56 EKD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV56 EKD, 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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DV56 EKD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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