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OU56 PKJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,853 mi
Last recorded143,853 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 PKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,853 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,316 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,704 miles

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

Corrosion forming underbody, rear subframe, front and rear suspension arms etc

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 99,641 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,641 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,234 miles

Rear wheel bearings noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,477 miles

tyre splitting inside and outside

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,604 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES SPLITTING CENTRE OF TREAD....(ADVISE NEW)....

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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OU56 PKJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU56 PKJ, 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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OU56 PKJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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