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CE56 KRJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,690 mi
Last recorded182,690 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 KRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 182,690 miles

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

Offside Front RUSTY SILL

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 165,107 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body heavy surface corrosion and outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2023 147,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body surface corrosion and outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,824 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outersills eusting

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2022 145,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

offside and nearside outersills eusting

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 141,977 miles

Braking system leaking front servoe pipe at radiator fan area! (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 141,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear brake binding

very slight reserve travel left in parking brake lever

Fail 14 Feb 2020 141,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear brake binding

very slight reserve travel left in parking brake lever

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,179 miles

front end body damage causing damage to various pipework and hoses

Fail 8 Feb 2019 139,118 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front end body damage causing damage to various pipework and hoses

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,538 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,538 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,641 miles

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

damaged to n/s/r light unit

plastic covers under car obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lower side lamp inop

o/s washer poor

piece of metal in n/s/r tyre tread

rear silencer insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,374 miles

discs deteriorating

exhaust weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,973 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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CE56 KRJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE56 KRJ, 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 CE56 KRJ registered?

CE56 KRJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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