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EK56 UGC

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,113 mi
Last recorded237,113 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 UGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 237,113 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s steering rack arms have slight play at inner joint

o/s front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Nov 2012 237,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s steering rack arms have slight play at inner joint

o/s front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 206,135 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 206,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 167,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 167,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 130,060 miles

Oil leak

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 130,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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 UGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

EK56 UGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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