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KE56 EJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,328 mi
Last recorded170,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 EJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 170,328 miles

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 163,597 miles

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Fail 31 May 2022 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Corrosion to the front suspensions component and the rear suspensions component underside of the vehicle, but not seriously weakened, both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2021 147,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 147,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 140,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,243 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,242 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,961 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,273 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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KE56 EJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KE56 EJY, 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 KE56 EJY registered?

KE56 EJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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