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GJ56 JKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,267 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perishing slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 52,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perishing slightly between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F suspension arm rear bushed deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake application / release uneven -- 21%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F suspension arm rear bushed deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake application / release uneven -- 21%

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,581 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brakes uneven application / release 24% (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake release uneven 23%

o/s drive shaft corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres just legal inner edges/uneven wear recommend replacement

front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating slightly

nsf tyre radial cracks in tread/osf tyre wearing inner edge

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,590 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing slightly

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges & perishing

O/S/R tyre perishing , worn on edges and wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,582 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake pads getting low--discs wearing

N/S/F tyre perishing slightly

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges & perishing

O/S/R tyre perishing , worn on edges and wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,118 miles

engine cover's & undertrays fitted limited view of component.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear and nsf indicators pale

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

os side repeator damaged/deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,421 miles

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

both rear and nsf indicators pale

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

os side repeator damaged/deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

coolant level low/warning light on

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

osf tyre wearing inner edge,nsf tyre perishing slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,789 miles

coolant level low

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components,lower engine cover slightly loose

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,298 miles

engine and under body covers fitted limited view/engine under tray slightly loose

os side repeator lens damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,419 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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GJ56 JKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JKZ, 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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GJ56 JKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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