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MV56 AXX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,200 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,896 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear one position lamp on each side is not working

Fail 10 Aug 2020 61,182 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear one position lamp on each side is not working

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 58,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,013 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,013 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,542 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 19 Aug 2017 52,542 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,276 miles

nearside rear one of two side lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,969 miles

N/S/R bump stop deteiorated

N/S/R tyre feathering

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,805 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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MV56 AXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 AXX, 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 MV56 AXX registered?

MV56 AXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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