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WJ56 PZV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,010 mi
Last recorded226,010 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 226,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 216,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 207,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 198,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 188,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 178,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 172,484 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Fail 23 Oct 2015 172,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear bump stops split

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 164,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

n/s sill damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

rear shocker covers insecure

rear susp tie bar bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 164,550 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

n/s sill damage

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

rear shocker covers insecure

rear susp tie bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 154,266 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lioght on but pads appear ok

gearbox/engine lower steady rubber bush worn slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,007 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 133,437 miles

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

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 6 Oct 2010 121,115 miles

Nearside front brake slight judder

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 121,115 miles

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

Nearside front brake slight judder

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,119 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 119,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,263 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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WJ56 PZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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