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LJ56 RFX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 RFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 120,600 miles

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

headlight beam image convertors fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 89,228 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 89,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread band monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread band monitor (5.2.3 (e))

advise on front wiper condition recommend clean and re acess

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,808 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,268 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 56,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,758 miles

Advised center mount defective but exhaust still secure.

Front Front brake disc inner face corroded advise renew next pad change.

Front Wipers split but still clear the screen

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,708 miles

advise on condition of front brake discs recommend replacement next brake pad change

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,101 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s rear seat belt had child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,352 miles

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

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

advise child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear seats at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,569 miles

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

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

advise rear wiper condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,656 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 20,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,844 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 14,844 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 RFX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ56 RFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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