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EJ56 RBV

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,509 mi
Last recorded137,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 137,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2014 129,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 116,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 98,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 50,417 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 50,406 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,082 miles

n/s repeater lamp outer lens broken and light dull

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,128 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,546 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,806 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 RBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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