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NU56 XAW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,184 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,265 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the B zone (border of A zone) not bigger then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm centre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear under carriage corroding (not excessive at the time of test)

Fail 28 Jan 2022 87,750 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on the B zone (border of A zone) not bigger then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has 3mm centre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear under carriage corroding (not excessive at the time of test)

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,724 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,956 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,952 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,624 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,974 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 47,974 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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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NU56 XAW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

NU56 XAW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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