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WU56 MVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,654 mi
Last recorded188,654 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 MVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 188,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 178,424 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 164,884 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 164,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 147,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 133,940 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,625 miles

Both front tyres underinflated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,625 miles

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

Both front tyres underinflated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,189 miles

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)

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

os/f tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,111 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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WU56 MVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU56 MVT, 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 WU56 MVT registered?

WU56 MVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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