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WJ56 ZSL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,651 mi
Last recorded206,651 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 206,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 202,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 199,087 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 191,631 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 178,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 167,672 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 156,218 miles

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 4 Sep 2015 145,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 125,362 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted, starting to wear on inner faces

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2012 115,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

burning oil

child seat fitted too drivers side rear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres approaching wear bars.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,886 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 ZSL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZSL, 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 WJ56 ZSL registered?

WJ56 ZSL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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