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SA56 VPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,528 mi
Last recorded209,528 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 209,528 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 202,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 201,223 miles

both front drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre showing signs of shoulder wear

oil sweat at offside rear shock absorber

Pass 12 Nov 2022 197,963 miles

both front and rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 17 Nov 2021 197,337 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at both front suspension arm bushes

slight play at both rear suspension arm bushes

slight play at steering arms

Pass 19 Nov 2020 196,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 196,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 195,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 193,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 193,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 188,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 184,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 177,851 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 177,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2014 163,075 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 163,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 145,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 145,030 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 129,830 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 121,284 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 121,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,512 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 96,512 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SA56 VPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 SA56 VPY, 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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SA56 VPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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