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GJ56 JMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,968 mi
Last recorded175,968 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 175,968 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Pass 29 Aug 2023 168,940 miles

slight play in rack arms

Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 155,636 miles

front tyres wearing smooth on outer treads

Fail 13 Sep 2021 155,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s +o/s inner rack ends worn (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing smooth on outer treads

Pass 28 Aug 2020 150,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 144,071 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 137,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 130,846 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,396 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 113,532 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads unevenly worn and low in places on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,314 miles

Catalytic converter missing.

Rear bump stops split.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2012 80,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Catalytic converter missing.

Rear bump stops split.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,672 miles

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

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

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 JMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ56 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

GJ56 JMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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