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KR56 XPV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 178,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 178,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 166,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,123 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low + Close To Ply Cords Being Exposed + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low + Close To Ply Cords Being Exposed + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 102,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low + Close To Ply Cords Being Exposed + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low + Close To Ply Cords Being Exposed + Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,860 miles

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

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

Both front tyres void of tread inner edges almost to cords

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,510 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,119 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,549 miles

Engine cover fitted & under trays

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,477 miles

chips in windscreen

crack in offside rear lense (taped over)

front discs lipped

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,353 miles

Child seat's fitted (to both rear outer seat's)

front indicators discoloured

small hole in offside rear lamp unit - light output ok-

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,467 miles

Both rear tyres mishaped and outerwalls perished

Rattle from engine/exhaust when engine emissions tested poss braide rattleing

nearside brake light dim

nearside rear side light inop (more than 50% still working)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KR56 XPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KR56 XPV, 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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What year was KR56 XPV registered?

KR56 XPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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