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MA56 ODE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ODE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 152,785 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 148,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 144,619 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 140,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 134,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 124,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,129 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured (binding)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,870 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock absorbers slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,687 miles

front shock absorbers slight mist of oil

rear offside brake slight binding / brake disc showing signs of over heating

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,614 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 100,614 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,002 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,074 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,678 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,139 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,036 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,394 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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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MA56 ODE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODE, 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 MA56 ODE registered?

MA56 ODE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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