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EJ56 RBF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 163,506 miles

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

slight play osf anti roll bar link arm

Pass 5 Mar 2013 148,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside headlamp aim at its highest limit

Fail 2 Mar 2012 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp aim at its highest limit

Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,099 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight distorsion.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,333 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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EJ56 RBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ56 RBF, 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 EJ56 RBF registered?

EJ56 RBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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