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EJ06 WDO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,066 mi
Last recorded168,066 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 WDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 168,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 168,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 165,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 158,720 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 151,491 miles

Front inner brake discs heavily corroded

O/S/R and N/S/R inner side light not working

O/S/R bump stop split.

O/S/R tyre 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pads low discs lipped.

Fail 1 May 2018 151,485 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front inner brake discs heavily corroded

O/S/R and N/S/R inner side light not working

O/S/R bump stop split.

O/S/R tyre 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pads low discs lipped.

Pass 11 May 2017 142,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,303 miles

front brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

nearside front drive shaft outer c/v gaiter cracking at small end, advise replacing

offside and nearside front suspension lower arms forward bushes worn, advise replacing

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 139,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake discs rusty on inside surfaces

nearside front drive shaft outer c/v gaiter cracking at small end, advise replacing

offside and nearside front suspension lower arms forward bushes worn, advise replacing

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 125,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 161,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 110,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,444 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ06 WDO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ06 WDO, 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 EJ06 WDO registered?

EJ06 WDO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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