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WR56 MTV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

283,170 mi
Last recorded283,170 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 MTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 283,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eml light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 282,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eml light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 265,759 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 265,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 240,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 240,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

eml light on.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 217,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 217,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 183,129 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 157,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 157,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emg light on.

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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WR56 MTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WR56 MTV, 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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WR56 MTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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