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WX56 OMW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,542 mi
Last recorded68,542 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 OMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 68,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,347 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,213 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,074 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,599 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,029 miles

Cracks in NSR tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 46,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cracks in NSR tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,882 miles

both rear tyres scuubbed to outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,162 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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WX56 OMW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WX56 OMW, 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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WX56 OMW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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