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FY06 JHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,701 mi
Last recorded167,701 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 JHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 167,701 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill by rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 164,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm cracking/perishing 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various suspension components corroded including rear subframe

Pass 5 Apr 2024 161,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 156,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 148,973 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 148,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure.

covers and undertrays fitted

underbody corrosion present

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

covers and undertrays fitted

underbody corrosion present

Offside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 130,041 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

Offside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 92,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,818 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,462 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,670 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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FY06 JHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY06 JHX, 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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FY06 JHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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