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WV56 KZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

237,038 mi
Last recorded237,038 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 KZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 237,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears wearing on inner edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 237,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears wearing on inner edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 224,939 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 224,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 220,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 206,533 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 193,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 169,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 169,623 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,336 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2014 140,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 128,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulb warning light on dash

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

slight cut in n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 9 Nov 2012 128,206 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulb warning light on dash

rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

slight cut in n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 2 Sep 2011 122,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 122,157 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 27 Sep 2010 115,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 98,480 miles

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

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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WV56 KZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV56 KZS, 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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WV56 KZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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