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EJ56 RAX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,643 mi
Last recorded176,643 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 176,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 176,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 169,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 160,320 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 160,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,154 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 153,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,671 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,769 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 145,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,307 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,878 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 104,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,181 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,169 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,169 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,842 miles

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

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

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

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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EJ56 RAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ56 RAX, 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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EJ56 RAX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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