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OE56 OMU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,441 mi
Last recorded184,441 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 184,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 168,204 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,822 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 138,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

park Brake efficiency 17% may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,246 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 119,382 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 119,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,174 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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OE56 OMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE56 OMU, 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 OE56 OMU registered?

OE56 OMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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