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NU56 XAN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,933 mi
Last recorded104,933 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,933 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 104,933 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,667 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,386 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 94,386 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,215 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,443 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 87,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,952 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear sides ()

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,260 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,260 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,614 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre cracked in the tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre cracked in the tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,328 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,037 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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NU56 XAN 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 NU56 XAN, 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 NU56 XAN registered?

NU56 XAN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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