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ST56 MWV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,375 mi
Last recorded183,375 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 183,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (All tyres on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 172,819 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 162,346 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,236 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp needs replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 139,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 134,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2019 134,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,857 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 114,787 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,831 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,272 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 95,224 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes sticking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,511 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,050 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low inside edge

slight brake bind o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,699 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2-3mm 205/60/15v

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,490 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)

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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ST56 MWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 ST56 MWV, 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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ST56 MWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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