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EJ56 LJA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

247,724 mi
Last recorded247,724 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 247,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 236,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 223,342 miles

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

engine light iluminated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 204,886 miles

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

engine malfunction light iluminated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 204,697 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

airbag light iluminated

engine malfunction light iluminated

Fail 3 Dec 2012 197,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 197,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 181,345 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 161,661 miles

airbag light iluminated

Fail 22 Feb 2012 161,444 miles

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

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

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

airbag light iluminated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 124,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 110,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,385 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EJ56 LJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ56 LJA, 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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EJ56 LJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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