CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO56 DVZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,262 mi
Last recorded139,262 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 139,262 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 136,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill distorted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 136,238 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill distorted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 120,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount soft ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,740 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,634 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,635 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,208 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,798 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,681 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,430 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO56 DVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO56 DVZ?

You can check the full history of VO56 DVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO56 DVZ registered?

VO56 DVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is VO56 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 DVZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO56 DVZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO56 DVZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.