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OV56WMA
2006 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV56WMA
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
16
Passes
13
Failures
55.17%
Pass Rate
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153 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 259,823 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 259,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 247,089 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 247,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 233,097 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 233,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 220,378 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 220,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 208,885 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes slightly perishing but none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes slightly perishing but none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 208,885 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes slightly perishing but none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes slightly perishing but none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 203,100 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 30 Jun 20263 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 203,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 195,153 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- wet test
1 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 195,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- wet test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in the middle (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 180,311 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
3 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 180,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,780 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018 30 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 163,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,603 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine cover & under tray fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- engine cover & under tray fitted
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,859 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside brake light dim
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear nail in tyre
- Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside brake light dim
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,775 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,253 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 102,253 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,523 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2013 30 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,558 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,961 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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