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WU56 PVZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 PVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 86,267 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres unevenly worn and perished

nearside headlamp slightly loose

various underside steering/brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 85,916 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

heavy corrosion to various underside steering/suspension and brake components

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 3 Aug 2024 85,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

heavy corrosion to various underside steering/suspension and brake components

nearside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,839 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

corrosion to underside steering brake and suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp loose

Fail 2 Aug 2023 85,839 miles

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

corrosion to underside steering brake and suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp loose

Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,819 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

advance corrosion to to all front and rear suspension and brake components

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

chips in windscreen

engine cover and belly pan fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,764 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

general corrosion to underside steering suspension and brake components

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to all brake discs

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,476 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

chips in windscreen

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,394 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2018 85,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,285 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,057 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,293 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,437 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

GEARBOX NOISEY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED(POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,434 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

GEARBOX NOISEY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED(POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,511 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,998 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,505 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 PVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

WU56 PVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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