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OE56 CMF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,462 mi
Last recorded193,462 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 193,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper seized (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

flywheel noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,444 miles

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not returning fully, resulting in low performance.

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2023 183,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL light on

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not returning fully, resulting in low performance.

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2022 180,563 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 180,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average reading 1.20 Plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 174,683 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 168,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on and around rear subframe

Pass 15 Nov 2019 162,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 162,652 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 153,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 153,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,313 miles

Diesel fuel on o/s/f chassisleg[no leak apparent at this inspection]

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,959 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 130,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,120 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 71,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OE56 CMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OE56 CMF, 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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OE56 CMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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