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EK56 DLN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,647 mi
Last recorded206,647 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 DLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 206,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 204,337 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 204,337 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 193,408 miles

all discs poor / worn

emissions too clean

Fail 21 Mar 2019 193,367 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all discs poor / worn

emissions too clean

Pass 21 Mar 2018 187,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 176,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 169,048 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 28 Apr 2015 150,459 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 30 May 2014 145,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 114,896 miles

esp light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,795 miles

esp light stays on

Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,665 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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EK56 DLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK56 DLN, 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 EK56 DLN registered?

EK56 DLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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