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MJ56 YFV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

235,363 mi
Last recorded235,363 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 YFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 235,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 229,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 222,897 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 222,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 218,182 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 206,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 190,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,826 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 14 Nov 2015 168,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 91,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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 YFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ56 YFV, 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 MJ56 YFV registered?

MJ56 YFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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