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PJ56 XAE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,568 miles

Both rear spring carrier bushes deteriorating but no play

N/S/R and O/S/R inner wishbone bushes deteriorating but no play

N/S/R and O/S/R tie rod bushes deteriorating but no play

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,395 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,720 miles

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

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

rear tyres saw toothed

Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,438 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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PJ56 XAE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ56 XAE, 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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What year was PJ56 XAE registered?

PJ56 XAE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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