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SM56 BZX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,828 mi
Last recorded159,828 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 159,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 151,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 142,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 142,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 132,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,905 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,620 miles

Nearside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Sill corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Rear Heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,804 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,314 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge also and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise to be done as will deteriorate quickly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 93,006 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (4) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,210 miles

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OIL LOW

Fail 17 Apr 2017 89,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OIL LOW

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 73,517 miles

rear tyres inside sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,434 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SM56 BZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SM56 BZX, 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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SM56 BZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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