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OV56 WLP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,826 mi
Last recorded179,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 179,826 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 168,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 157,560 miles

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

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

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 24 Jun 2019 140,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 140,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn off smooth on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder - 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 124,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder - 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,478 miles

Spare tyre flat

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,347 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion

Spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,726 miles

Low brake pad warning light on

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 13 Jun 2014 66,726 miles

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

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

Low brake pad warning light on

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)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad wear warning light on

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,390 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

child seat fitted nsr

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,749 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre blocking on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,051 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 WLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WLP, 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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OV56 WLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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