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EX56 ZYD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,058 mi
Last recorded171,058 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 171,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD,AND CUTS ON OUTER WALL.REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 171,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed THIS TYRE IS SO DANGEROUS IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD,AND CUTS ON OUTER WALL.REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 163,570 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS NOT ATTACHED.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 163,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working INDICATOR ON NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR NOT WORKING. (1.4.A.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS NOT ATTACHED.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 156,571 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 144,249 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTANTLY COMES ON.

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR AMBER IMAGES FADING.

OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DIM AND DISTORTED.

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR.

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 144,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTANTLY COMES ON.

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR AMBER IMAGES FADING.

OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE BECOMING DIM AND DISTORTED.

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR.

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,991 miles

both front amber indicator images fading.

nearside headlight dip beam pattern becoming unclear due to water on inner lens,this headlight should be replaced soon.slight play on offside front wheel.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 103,159 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 103,159 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and tread very low.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,830 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 ZYD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

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

Is EX56 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 ZYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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