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WV56 URD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,610 mi
Last recorded164,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 URD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 164,610 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 164,610 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,254 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 136,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,664 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops split

Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also inner edges worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s bump stops split

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,188 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm mountings n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear bump stop rubber split

plastic covers under car restricted view of some components

slight brake imbalance across front axle

Fail 18 Dec 2015 122,188 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm mountings n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear bump stop rubber split

plastic covers under car restricted view of some components

slight brake imbalance across front axle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,792 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,474 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,474 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,495 miles

n/s/r tyre very slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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WV56 URD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV56 URD, 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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WV56 URD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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