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WU56 PPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,318 mi
Last recorded206,318 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 PPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 206,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 202,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 198,493 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 198,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 194,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 189,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake shield corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,309 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 166,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 157,491 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe to back box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 137,208 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe to back box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 132,077 miles

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 132,077 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall inner and outer damaged (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,653 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,553 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 PPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

WU56 PPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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