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EF56 LGN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,732 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly detoriated

nearside rear under body slightly damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly detoriated

nearside rear under body slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,698 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer tyre walls have cuts around them

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,886 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 52,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,726 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,267 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,918 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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EF56 LGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF56 LGN, 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 EF56 LGN registered?

EF56 LGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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