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BJ56 EJX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,525 mi
Last recorded214,525 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 214,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 194,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 168,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 121,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,278 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 81,132 miles

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

osr tyre getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,132 miles

osr tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,479 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs pitted

nsr tyre low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 13,302 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,732 miles

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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BJ56 EJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ56 EJX, 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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What year was BJ56 EJX registered?

BJ56 EJX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 EJX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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