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OV56 TCY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,766 mi
Last recorded197,766 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 TCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 197,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 182,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 166,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 242,287 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 232,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 3 May 2016 232,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting and play

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge close to limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 221,721 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes slight play

Chip in windscreen

Front anti roll bar link top boots both damaged

Front lower arm rear bushes both slightly split/perished

Lower engine/gear box mount bush split/perished

Nearside front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 186,369 miles

both rear shock covers insecure

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn low on limit

offside front shock has a light misting of oil

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offsidef ront anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 1 Oct 2014 186,369 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shock covers insecure

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn low on limit

offside front shock has a light misting of oil

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offsidef ront anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 25 Oct 2013 153,314 miles

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

both rear shock cover damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,344 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,862 miles

n/s cv boot damp with graese

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,276 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

screen damage

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 TCY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV56 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

OV56 TCY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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