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OV56 NVY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 NVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,252 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Oct 2025 139,252 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 113,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 113,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,695 miles

Nearside Rear advise .clicking noise when wheel is rotated

Offside Front door mirror glass small damage

Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise .clicking noise when wheel is rotated

Offside Front door mirror glass small damage

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,161 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,161 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure door trim (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,604 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front headlight aims were too high and have been adjusted. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,883 miles

child seat offside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,498 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,765 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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OV56 NVY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV56 NVY, 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 OV56 NVY registered?

OV56 NVY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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