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EF56 PLO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 PLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 87,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 87,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 76,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,014 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 28 Nov 2019 70,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror loose but not likely to fall off

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s/r on 15 o/s/r on 22 n/s/f on 25 and o/s/f on 20 p.s.i (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror is slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated on 20 P.S.I (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror is slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts and nearside rear are binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad wear light on but pads have plenty material needs investigating

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,122 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,910 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,644 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 30,644 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EF56 PLO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF56 PLO, 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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EF56 PLO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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