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EX56 LEF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,376 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 129,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2023 120,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,824 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,591 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,338 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slightly casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,707 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,610 miles

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge!

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,639 miles

Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,558 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

washers in need of adjustment.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,759 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats so full inspection of seat belts could not be carried out

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seats fitted to rear seats so full inspection of seat belts could not be carried out

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,670 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,670 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,783 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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EX56 LEF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX56 LEF, 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 EX56 LEF registered?

EX56 LEF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is EX56 LEF safe to buy?

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