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MT56 XBE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,951 mi
Last recorded162,951 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,674 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 110,367 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 101,648 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,743 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,743 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,818 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 72,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,137 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 12,161 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 2,790 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 XBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MT56 XBE, 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 MT56 XBE registered?

MT56 XBE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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