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EJ56 RDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside wiper poor

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear tyres are getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,298 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside wiper poor

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear tyres are getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 61,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn low and wearing LOW edges

Offside front tyre worn low and wearing LOW edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,382 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres has screws in tread areas

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,545 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,754 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 RDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

EJ56 RDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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