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NU56 JXV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

251,981 mi
Last recorded251,981 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 JXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 251,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt badly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2020 242,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 220,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 220,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 194,658 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 194,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 162,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,394 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,056 miles

Brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Centre exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 111,001 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Centre exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,800 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 103,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,310 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON...NSF PAD SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

NAIL IN NSR TYRE

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

NSR SHOCKER BUMP STOP ROTTED AWAY AND IN HALF

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

OSR SHOCKER BUMP STOP STARTING TO ROTT

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/front brake pad wire broken light on

Fail 15 Oct 2010 65,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,692 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre wall cracking but not to cords

o/s/f tyre wall cracked but not to cords

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,692 miles

all tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre wall cracking but not to cords

o/s/f tyre wall cracked but not to cords

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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NU56 JXV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU56 JXV, 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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NU56 JXV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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