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MJ56 YGL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,283 mi
Last recorded161,283 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 YGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 161,283 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 136,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 130,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter clip insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s. ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 117,040 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s. ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,682 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

front reg plate cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge offshape

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,313 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,631 miles

both front tyres 2.7mil

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres 2.7mil

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,694 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged but secure and clearly legible

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,996 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged! This Has Not Yet Afected Legability Of Plate!

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 YGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

MJ56 YGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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