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WJ56 DYX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,464 mi
Last recorded157,464 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 157,464 miles

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

General underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 139,849 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 139,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 135,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,239 miles

undertrays fittted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 130,239 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fittted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 128,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 128,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,401 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 124,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,951 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 117,934 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,126 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 105,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,684 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,739 miles

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

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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WJ56 DYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ56 DYX, 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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WJ56 DYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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