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DV56 UDD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,283 mi
Last recorded203,283 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 UDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 203,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 183,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,741 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear arm and o/s/f lower arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2020 159,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid light on (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component insecurely attached n/s/f ride height link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component insecurely attached rear ride height link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower rear arm and o/s/f lower arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 137,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,402 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 133,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,591 miles

both front tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,283 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,778 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,547 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber cover is insercure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,784 miles

Front Brake discs are corroding.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,297 miles

To clean for smoke test.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UDD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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