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JH05 GOT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH05 GOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 145,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,359 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect sill areas due to covers

Fail 18 Oct 2024 139,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect sill areas due to covers

Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,156 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear, outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,095 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 140,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 132,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 123,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,033 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,396 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,710 miles

All four tyres worn on edges.

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

Nail in nearside rear and tyre worn out of shape.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,107 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,943 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,521 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,115 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,819 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,444 miles

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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JH05 GOT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 JH05 GOT, 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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JH05 GOT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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