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OV56 ZDF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,113 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,525 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,262 miles

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly loose

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorated

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight cut on inside of o/s/r wheel

slight dampness at abs pump, suspect slight leak at n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,262 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and n/s/r indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

coolant/oil at min

n/s/f wheel arch liner slightly loose

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorated

slight cut on inside of o/s/r wheel

slight dampness at abs pump, suspect slight leak at n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

hand brake jerky when opperated

n/s/r and both front indicators going white

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls 205/60/15 91v

Fail 12 Nov 2014 92,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

hand brake jerky when opperated

n/s/r and both front indicators going white

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls 205/60/15 91v

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,865 miles

both fron lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both n/s indicators slightly white

both n/s tyre valves slightly cracked

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

both front shockers damp at seal

drivers ext door handle sticks open

front and rear discs and pads worn 3-5mm on pads

hand brake feels jerky

n/s/r tyre near wear limit 205/60/15 91v

under tray insecure at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,086 miles

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

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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OV56 ZDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV56 ZDF, 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 OV56 ZDF registered?

OV56 ZDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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