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WU56 PTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 PTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,583 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

guards fitted multi, front discs det, osr brake bind, r pads worn, nsf dip aim at lower limit, osf dip aim at upper limit.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

guards fitted multi, front discs det, osr brake bind, r pads worn, nsf dip aim at lower limit, osf dip aim at upper limit.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,297 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,707 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,705 miles

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

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

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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WU56 PTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU56 PTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 PTZ registered?

WU56 PTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is WU56 PTZ safe to buy?

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