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LJ56 GWC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,821 miles

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

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,327 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low in places

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,237 miles

both front tyres getting low on 3mm

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 13,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ56 GWC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJ56 GWC, 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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LJ56 GWC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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