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EY56 WDM

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,020 mi
Last recorded177,020 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 WDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 177,020 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 177,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 175,032 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 175,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 167,993 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 167,959 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 155,517 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 155,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,173 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,518 miles

both front console bushes split

both rear shocks weeping

Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,516 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front console bushes split

both rear shocks weeping

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,421 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 130,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,634 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,621 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 123,714 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 123,714 miles

Air bag light on.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 105,572 miles

air bag warrning light is on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,698 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,698 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,813 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,035 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 20,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDM, 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 EY56 WDM registered?

EY56 WDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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