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NJ54 CAM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

220,530 mi
Last recorded220,530 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 CAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 220,530 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 220,527 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between treads as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 206,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 189,508 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 180,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2022 171,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 171,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 159,827 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 145,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,335 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,564 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

nearside front driveshaft slight noise

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front foglamp broken and not working

offside rear brake slight binding

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen wiper not working

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,308 miles

offside front foglamp broken

offside rear brake slight binding

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 23 Jan 2017 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front foglamp broken

offside rear brake slight binding

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,606 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front foglamp glass broken

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,469 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear and inner front bushes slight movement

offside front foglamp glass broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,316 miles

front tyre treads inner edges worn low

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,364 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front foglamp not working

Fail 6 Feb 2013 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front foglamp not working

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner front bush slight movement

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,203 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner front bush slight movement

nearside front outer driveshaft boot strating to crack/ perish

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,535 miles

front and rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner front bush slight movement

Fail 14 Feb 2011 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

front brake discs starting to wear

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,745 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to wear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,437 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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NJ54 CAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NJ54 CAM, 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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NJ54 CAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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