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VU56 XOM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,610 mi
Last recorded146,610 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 146,610 miles

All steering and suspension corroded

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 14 Aug 2025 139,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,943 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 121,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,576 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,167 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 25,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,642 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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VU56 XOM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XOM, 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 VU56 XOM registered?

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

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