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OY56 PVO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,048 mi
Last recorded154,048 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 PVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 154,048 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,068 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r + o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,443 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,443 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 102,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 93,982 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,162 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,504 miles

crack in off side mirror glass

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,814 miles

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough

Fail 6 Sep 2014 87,666 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,919 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,173 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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OY56 PVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

OY56 PVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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