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MA56 BYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,334 mi
Last recorded82,334 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 BYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,205 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear screen washers not providing fluid

Central Rear Rear wiper arm fouling screen

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 72,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,330 miles

Offside Rear Park brake NOT fully releasing

Fail 3 Nov 2022 63,279 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Park brake NOT fully releasing

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,258 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 54,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,699 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 46,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,316 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 38,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,808 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,808 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,875 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,558 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 21,556 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking in treads

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,635 miles

all four tyres cracking in treads but no cords are visible

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,990 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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MA56 BYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA56 BYC, 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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MA56 BYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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