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EY56 UKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,723 mi
Last recorded225,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 225,723 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 224,584 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose stalk mount (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 184,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 138,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,631 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 138,071 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 133,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,217 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 127,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,015 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 117,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,144 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r brake draging

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,051 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,561 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)

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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EY56 UKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EY56 UKZ, 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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EY56 UKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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