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BJ56 EKD

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

298,863 mi
Last recorded298,863 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 298,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 fornt & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all4 front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 298,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 fornt & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all4 front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 282,904 miles

Nearside Rear low hand brake effort

Offside Front small tear in tread

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

Rear rear shocks reduced dampening effect

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 282,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear low hand brake effort

Offside Front small tear in tread

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

Rear rear shocks reduced dampening effect

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 253,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 222,842 miles

E M L light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 195,379 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 169,583 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 143,127 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 143,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,910 miles

slight black smoke noted on emission test

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 50,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,350 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 EKD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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