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NU56 JYF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,365 mi
Last recorded196,365 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 JYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 196,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 181,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 181,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 173,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm & badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine management light on

engine oil requires top up

Fail 14 Nov 2017 173,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm & badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine management light on

engine oil requires top up

Pass 3 Nov 2016 169,339 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 169,339 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 132,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Offside washer jet poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 132,099 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Offside washer jet poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,251 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

nearside rear shock sbsorber cover insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 116,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

engine management light on

nearside rear shock sbsorber cover insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,628 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,502 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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