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GJ56 JPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,062 mi
Last recorded182,062 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 182,062 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both sills slightly corroded

engine light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 169,769 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut to cords

Offside Front brake hose to caliper union damp and possible slight leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 169,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut to cords

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

front brake discs and pads worn

possible slight brake vacuum leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread at 3mm, inner edge of tread worn to 0mm.205/60/15h. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake is sticking on, pads and disc have been over heated.

both rear light clusters are cracked.

both sills are corroding.

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,205 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread at 3mm, inner edge of tread worn to 0mm.205/60/15h. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake is sticking on, pads and disc have been over heated.

both rear light clusters are cracked.

both sills are corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 147,004 miles

Both front lower wish bones worn at rear

Rear exhausrt tube split not resulting in any gas leaks

Fail 8 Sep 2014 147,004 miles

Both front lower wish bones worn at rear

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

Rear exhausrt tube split not resulting in any gas leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2013 125,382 miles

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

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

both sills are deterioating.

nearside rear bump stop seperating.

offside rear bump stop seperared.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 125,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

both sills are deterioating.

nearside rear bump stop seperating.

offside rear bump stop seperared.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,889 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,021 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 JPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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