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OY56 VRN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,134 mi
Last recorded188,134 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 188,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2022 188,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front headlamp main beam at different heights to each other

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2021 182,556 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear slight bind.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 182,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear slight bind.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 174,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, and depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged. but not showing white light.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 174,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge, and depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged. but not showing white light.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and depth at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 168,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 160,665 miles

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 150,586 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,612 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 125,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 114,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 99,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,011 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 VRN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRN, 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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OY56 VRN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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