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EK56 UGB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,258 mi
Last recorded163,258 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 155,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,338 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,855 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,612 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,110 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,241 miles

Airbag light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,288 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 UGB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK56 UGB, 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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EK56 UGB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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