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KE56 EKA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 EKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,135 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,205 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 119,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 107,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 205/55/16 91v needs replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MANUFACTURE UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,317 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,961 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,363 miles

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

plastic covers fitted under car

Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,251 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 EKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KE56 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

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

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