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DV56 NGN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,362 mi
Last recorded189,362 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 NGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 189,362 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 167,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 167,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 148,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,240 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 130,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Lining Incomplete (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,781 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 107,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,996 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,710 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,399 miles

Inner Edge Wear To O/S/F Tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,288 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 NGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV56 NGN, 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 NGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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