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VU56 UPG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,878 mi
Last recorded199,878 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 UPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 199,878 miles

Brake disc(s) worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc(s) slightly worn edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 174,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Rear brake disc(s) slightly worn edges

Fail 27 Oct 2020 174,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Rear brake disc(s) slightly worn edges

Pass 30 Oct 2019 166,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 166,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 153,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 153,118 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,873 miles

not all builbs working in center rear stop light

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,873 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray loose at rear

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

not all builbs working in center rear stop light

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,583 miles

slight play detected in both rear drop links

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,634 miles

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

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

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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VU56 UPG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU56 UPG, 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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VU56 UPG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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