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GJ56 JNL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

228,775 mi
Last recorded228,775 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 228,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 228,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 219,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 219,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 213,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 213,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 207,071 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 199,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear shock cover loose

offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Aug 2015 199,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear shock cover loose

offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2014 191,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Shock cover loose

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 191,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Shock cover loose

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 185,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre worn Heavilly to inside edge; quite possibley close to cords; Tyre is possibley a dual cut tread type

Pass 30 Aug 2012 181,698 miles

Both front tyres quite worn to insides

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 177,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 173,747 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 173,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 138,325 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 JNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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