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OY56 OMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,985 mi
Last recorded202,985 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 202,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 178,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,872 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 147,043 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 145,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,159 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 142,151 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 137,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front and rear, brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Nov 2012 137,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front and rear, brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 133,899 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 111,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 85,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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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OY56 OMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY56 OMX, 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 OY56 OMX registered?

OY56 OMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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