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LJ56 ORC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,285 mi
Last recorded189,285 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 ORC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 189,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 186,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 186,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,145 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 135,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 131,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,359 miles

rear both tyres wearing from inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2013 88,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear both tyres wearing from inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,504 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low from centre tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,302 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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LJ56 ORC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ORC, 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 LJ56 ORC registered?

LJ56 ORC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is LJ56 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 ORC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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