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OY56 XXW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,404 mi
Last recorded205,404 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 205,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 202,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both tyres out of shape on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 202,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both tyres out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 199,265 miles

Engine coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 199,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop broken/ dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 187,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Fail 15 Feb 2019 187,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 23 Feb 2018 174,568 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic outer covers missing (5.2.4a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint links x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 174,548 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing near rear most wishbone bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic outer covers missing (5.2.4a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint links x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips x3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 160,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 149,692 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,009 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,673 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,673 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,761 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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 XXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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