CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV56 OLB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr(inner) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf & osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension area surface rust

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(lower frnt inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,702 miles

Offside Front corrosion to shock absorber casing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,023 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 146,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 134,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,354 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 110,354 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,425 miles

advise engine cover fitted

advise under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre inner edges tread uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre inner edges tread uneven

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,614 miles

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Rear screen wash inop

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,735 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV56 OLB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 SV56 OLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV56 OLB?

You can check the full history of SV56 OLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV56 OLB registered?

SV56 OLB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SV56 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 OLB 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.

Does SV56 OLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV56 OLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.