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OE56 OMY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,850 mi
Last recorded215,850 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 OMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 215,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 215,839 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator repeater lens damaged resulting in sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp cluster lens damaged resulting in sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forwardmost inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 205,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very heavily on extreme edge of inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 205,050 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass excessively damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very heavily on extreme edge of inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,248 miles

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

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded and slight underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light lens damaged (Taped over) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear The bump stop is slightly deteriorated

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 12 Dec 2019 188,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop/cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 10 Dec 2018 179,570 miles

unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 14 Dec 2017 163,137 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2017 165,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,192 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 153,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,373 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 123,423 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,630 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Nov 2011 83,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,446 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,809 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 OMY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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