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EX56 ZXP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,379 mi
Last recorded234,379 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 234,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 234,372 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 212,886 miles

Front suspension arms rubber bushes deteriated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 191,681 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2014 191,681 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2012 177,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 176,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 164,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 144,070 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,922 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 ZXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX56 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

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

Is EX56 ZXP safe to buy?

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