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PY56 DVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

213,290 mi
Last recorded213,290 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 213,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 202,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 194,936 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 189,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 181,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 171,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 166,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,788 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 151,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 135,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,588 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 88,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,908 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL RIM PROTECTOR GOUGED.

O/S SIDE REPEATOR LENS ON DOOR MIRROR BROKEN, LIGHT FUNCTIONING OK

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,351 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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PY56 DVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PY56 DVW, 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 PY56 DVW registered?

PY56 DVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is PY56 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY56 DVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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