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SK56 VEV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,910 mi
Last recorded168,910 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 VEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 168,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 159,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 127,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front to rear brake pipe paint coating blistered

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front to rear brake pipe paint coating blistered

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,260 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,260 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,401 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,751 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)

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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SK56 VEV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK56 VEV, 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 SK56 VEV registered?

SK56 VEV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is SK56 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 VEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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