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OY56 XGA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

395,431 mi
Last recorded395,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 395,431 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 395,430 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into calliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 375,838 miles

Covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 375,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 356,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 339,429 miles

Covers fitted

Engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 318,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 318,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 300,188 miles

Covers Fitted

Front discs pitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 284,350 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 266,477 miles

Covers Fitted

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 244,165 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 244,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 220,840 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 220,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Em Light on

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 194,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 194,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 171,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 171,327 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 148,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,377 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,171 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,916 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 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OY56 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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