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LV56 OFP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 147,127 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 147,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 139,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,211 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release faulty (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Also damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Loosing colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near limit loosing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 130,211 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release faulty (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Also damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Needed water adding (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Reset to correct tolerance. . . . Also found main beam to high , Reset. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Loosing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Reset to correct tolerance ..... Also found main beam was to high, reset. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near limit loosing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,167 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,200 miles

engine management light on

nearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's + uneven wear

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,701 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 69,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 62,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

esp light on

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,839 miles

esp light on

front brake discs slightly corroded / worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,973 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 54,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,796 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,429 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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LV56 OFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV56 OFP, 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 LV56 OFP registered?

LV56 OFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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