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WA06 EYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,137 mi
Last recorded254,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 EYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 254,137 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2018 254,137 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 243,166 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine cover loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 230,693 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 229,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 214,892 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 214,543 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 193,987 miles

Both front and rear discs worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 193,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front and rear discs worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 175,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 175,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 157,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cut's in tread

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 157,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cut's in tread

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 137,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 137,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,425 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 98,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,471 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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WA06 EYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA06 EYB, 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 WA06 EYB registered?

WA06 EYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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