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WL56 HWJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Jul 2022 82,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,934 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,557 miles

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

both rear shock absorber upper covers deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,212 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WL56 HWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WL56 HWJ, 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 WL56 HWJ registered?

WL56 HWJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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