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AJ56 HGC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

235,935 mi
Last recorded235,935 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 235,935 miles

both sills showing deterioration

Fail 17 Dec 2018 235,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills showing deterioration

Pass 22 Dec 2017 221,012 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer front and rear sills slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 203,436 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

slight stone chip on screen

Fail 30 Nov 2016 203,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

slight stone chip on screen

Pass 28 Nov 2015 184,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 163,949 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 163,337 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2013 140,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 127,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,900 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,284 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2009 82,171 miles

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

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

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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AJ56 HGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ56 HGC, 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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AJ56 HGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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