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VO56 DHD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

358,150 mi
Last recorded358,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 358,150 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 358,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 348,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 341,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 330,336 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 330,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 314,201 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 314,201 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 297,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 282,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 269,274 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 269,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 235,577 miles

air bag indication light on

front number plate starting to show cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2011 179,533 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 179,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 162,475 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,840 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,262 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 DHD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO56 DHD, 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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What year was VO56 DHD registered?

VO56 DHD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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