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EF56 XKO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,813 mi
Last recorded187,813 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 187,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 180,822 miles

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

Front Subframe Corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Multiple Places (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 174,764 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 174,764 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 165,624 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,430 miles

Rear brakes are binding on. Nearside rear brakes showing signs of heat

Screw in nearside front tyre

Slight play detected in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 4 Jan 2021 137,803 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,618 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight weap on o/s cv boot / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,358 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,189 miles

all 4 wheel covers missing / very slight weep on n/s/f shock / engine x under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,073 miles

O/side rear tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,741 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 XKO 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 90%.

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 EF56 XKO, 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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EF56 XKO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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