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SG56 XXV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,702 mi
Last recorded133,702 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 XXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 133,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 91,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,106 miles

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

NS Outer sill feels crunchy under body filler repair, unable to fully assess condition

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,902 miles

NS Outer sill damaged but not excessively

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under outer protection at end union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under outer protection across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 86,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NS Outer sill damaged but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under outer protection at end union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under outer protection across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,311 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,269 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Front numberplate damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Nearside front suspension has play side to side movement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Small oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,414 miles

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

Offside Rear brake intermittantly binding possibly sticky pad?

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,737 miles

front no plate cracked

near side outer sill damaged

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,762 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2014 41,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,418 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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SG56 XXV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SG56 XXV, 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 SG56 XXV registered?

SG56 XXV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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