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VK56 MUU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,769 mi
Last recorded176,769 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 MUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 176,769 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailer arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,067 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure both (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 157,067 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector insecure both (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,515 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 132,238 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 119,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,178 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,575 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs only wearing on 50% of surface

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,258 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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VK56 MUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK56 MUU, 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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VK56 MUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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