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VO56 DVR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,087 mi
Last recorded219,087 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 219,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 213,704 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 209,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 203,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 198,425 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 198,384 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 193,889 miles

nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Sep 2020 185,211 miles

Front Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Rear Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Fail 28 Sep 2020 185,211 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Rear Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 176,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 163,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 152,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 141,642 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (n/s & o/s) (4.1.E.1)

Emission trigger point not met

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (n/s & o/s) (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 141,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (n/s & o/s) (4.1.E.1)

Emission trigger point not met

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (n/s & o/s) (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 135,402 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,578 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear shockabsorber gaiters fallen off

emissions to low to measure.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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 DVR 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 81.8%.

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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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