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MT56 NTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,748 mi
Last recorded144,748 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 NTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 144,748 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2026 144,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 133,629 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 133,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,791 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,810 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,735 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (not bulb was checked) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slightly seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot slight split

Fail 11 Oct 2018 57,458 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slightly seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot slight split

Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,833 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 47,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,512 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 45,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,631 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 41,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,275 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,225 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,642 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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MT56 NTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT56 NTY, 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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MT56 NTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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