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SV56 OMT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 OMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,568 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 121,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,919 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,587 miles

front brake discs are warn and pitted

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes are corroded

oil leak on n/s of the engine

Fail 26 Feb 2018 107,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs are warn and pitted

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs are corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes are corroded

oil leak on n/s of the engine

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,662 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,628 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front brake disc badly pitted on inner face

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside front brake disc badly pitted on inner face

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

rear brake pad's worn uneven

vehicle fitted with undercover trays

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front brake disc badly pitted on inner face

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside front brake disc badly pitted on inner face

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

rear brake pad's worn uneven

vehicle fitted with undercover trays

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc signs of overheat

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc signs of overheat

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,999 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Diesel exhaust emissions reading too low to provide print-out

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,581 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions reading too low to provide print-out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,603 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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SV56 OMT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SV56 OMT, 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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SV56 OMT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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