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OY56 JGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

232,680 mi
Last recorded232,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 JGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 232,680 miles

1/2 central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off

Headlamp beam image converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame + suspension components corroding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR + NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2020 221,222 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off

Headlamp beam image converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Lower 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 Outer CV joint gaiter deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

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

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))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jul 2020 221,222 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded off

Headlamp beam image converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

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

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

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 Outer CV joint gaiter deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

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

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))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 208,224 miles

Headlamp beam image converters fitted

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2019 208,224 miles

Headlamp beam image converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 192,626 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp beam converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 192,626 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp beam converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 180,406 miles

Engine Covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlight beam converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 160,910 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

headlight mask ? converters fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 146,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,678 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,402 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OY56 JGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OY56 JGU, 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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OY56 JGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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