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WJ56 VWF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,489 mi
Last recorded211,489 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 211,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to offside front corner

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Nearside rear brake disc red due to excessive heat and surfaces poor

Nearside rear handbrake lever stuck forward

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm and inner edge worn badly close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 202,632 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside front link bar upper boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 202,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside front link bar upper boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 185,518 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2017 185,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,047 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,243 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 162,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 132,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,675 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,580 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 VWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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