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EX56 ZXW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,745 mi
Last recorded170,745 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 170,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 170,745 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,067 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @ 3mm 205/60/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,211 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 205/60/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

pad warning lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2019 158,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 05660 egr fault 01025 No. 3 glow plg open circuit (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 205/60/15 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

pad warning lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2018 148,056 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,287 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

crack n/s screen not obstructing view

e/m light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,519 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 ZXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

EX56 ZXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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