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WJ56 RCV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,909 mi
Last recorded189,909 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 RCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 189,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 185,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 179,083 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 171,119 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 171,119 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working on both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 141,144 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 141,144 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,009 miles

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

Rear both sides trailing arm bushes slightly warn out

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,146 miles

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

exhaust emits a small amount of smoke

Fail 13 Sep 2017 114,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,380 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,679 miles

n/s inner rack arm slight play

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner edges of tread low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,423 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,281 miles

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

n/s/f track rod inner joint has slight free play.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,642 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,642 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCV, 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 RCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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