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WN56 EKO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,851 mi
Last recorded161,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 EKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 161,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 161,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 156,922 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,921 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,880 miles

Brake servo efficiency low - replacement required soon

Engine Management Light on at time of test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 150,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine Management Light on at time of test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,648 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 144,646 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,579 miles

Pad wear indicator illuminated - pad wear ok

Fail 27 Nov 2018 138,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad wear indicator illuminated - pad wear ok

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,847 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 129,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,971 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 97,971 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,666 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,307 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,888 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,282 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,410 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2009 39,130 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)

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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WN56 EKO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WN56 EKO, 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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WN56 EKO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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