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EY56 WDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,310 mi
Last recorded181,310 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 WDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 181,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 181,283 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake wear worning light on

engine ecu fault light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 170,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 157,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,615 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,118 miles

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

brake pad light staying on on dash

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 WDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 EY56 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

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

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