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VO56 DFN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,931 mi
Last recorded148,931 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All (5.3.2 (b))

Slightly corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2021 148,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17.V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Shock absorbers body/casing are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 143,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Shock absorbers body/casing are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 143,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perishing and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All Shock absorbers body/casing are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 139,543 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,512 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 80,841 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,597 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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VO56 DFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO56 DFN, 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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VO56 DFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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