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MJ56 VUB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 103,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,207 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,825 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,751 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 83,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,611 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,911 miles

damage to front screen noted

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,911 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to front screen noted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,913 miles

damage to front windscreen noted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,361 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 16,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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MJ56 VUB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ56 VUB registered?

MJ56 VUB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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