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EX56 ZXN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 67,008 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 67,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,278 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 44,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf and nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 36,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 32,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,710 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,550 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,724 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,239 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 ZXN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EX56 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

EX56 ZXN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ZXN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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