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EY56 WDC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

301,204 mi
Last recorded301,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 WDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 301,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 294,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 290,831 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 149,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,060 miles

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

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

o/s drive shaft end float slightly more than normal but secure at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2011 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s drive shaft end float slightly more than normal but secure at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 52,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,954 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,067 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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EY56 WDC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY56 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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