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WF56 WHV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,888 mi
Last recorded166,888 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 WHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 166,888 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread.N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Heavy oil leaks

N/S sill damaged and o/s/r arch damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2016 166,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Both front tyres worn low on tread.N/S/F tyre has side wall damage

Brake pad wear light on [wiring damaged on n/s/f ] pads ok

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Heavy oil leaks

N/S sill damaged and o/s/r arch damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Tyre worn on edges / splitting between tread and has cut close to cords.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,230 miles

Lower both ball joint covers perrished

Nearside head lamp incorrectly located

Nearside outer sill shows damage/distortion

Nearside play at inner track rod joint

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside head lamp loosly mounted

brake pad warning illuminated

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 151,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cluster broken/damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Lower both ball joint covers perrished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside head lamp incorrectly located

Nearside outer sill shows damage/distortion

Nearside play at inner track rod joint

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside head lamp loosly mounted

Rear suspect brake pads wearing low

brake pad warning illuminated

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

oil leak

unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate shows slight damage

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Fail 4 Dec 2014 132,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate shows slight damage

unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,696 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,696 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,921 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY WORN.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,343 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,343 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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WF56 WHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF56 WHV, 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 WF56 WHV registered?

WF56 WHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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