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PY56 DVV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,286 mi
Last recorded173,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 173,286 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 173,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 171,539 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished-

rear anti roll bar corroded-rear axle corroded-o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills corroded/weak-exhaust corroded/weak-o/s/r and n/s/r brakes slightly binding-o/s/f mirror damaged-

Pass 14 Jul 2021 171,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 171,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 164,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 164,981 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 158,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,187 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 146,609 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 146,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,415 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,412 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,387 miles

OS washer jet poor

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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PY56 DVV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PY56 DVV, 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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PY56 DVV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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