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GJ56 JKX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

281,119 mi
Last recorded281,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 281,119 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside headlamp washer inop

Fail 19 Sep 2019 281,119 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside headlamp washer inop

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 243,505 miles

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

Park Brake Requires Adjustment

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 213,945 miles

Engine light on

Handbrake efficiency only just passed would benefit from further attention

Nearside Front Wing mirror loose

Pass 12 May 2016 202,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 190,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 176,215 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 153,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 153,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 121,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 121,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 93,243 miles

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

front discs

rear discs

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,617 miles

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

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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GJ56 JKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ56 JKX, 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 GJ56 JKX registered?

GJ56 JKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ56 JKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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