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MJ56 CYA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 CYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2026 147,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,025 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre mishaped on inner edge smooth

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear osr tyre mishaped on inner edge smooth

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,694 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside cv boot perished

offside lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 135,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,014 miles

Both rear light lens covered in mesh material

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy Custom exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Lowering spring fitted the vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,878 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Recommend attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,850 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.4.A.2e)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (recommend attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle suspension has been modified

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,692 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,546 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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MJ56 CYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MJ56 CYA, 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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MJ56 CYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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