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PX56 PZJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 PZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2015 59,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 59,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,102 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,233 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,567 miles

gearbox/engine mounting deteriorating-investigate,front suspension noisey when driven,bottom engine cover damaged,damage/repair front and rear in places and sills signs of filler etc

rear discs corroded,nearside rear arch cover very close to tyre,tracking requires attention

srs lamp on,pad warning lamp on,door open lamp on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,567 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

gearbox/engine mounting deteriorating-investigate,front suspension noisey when driven,bottom engine cover damaged,damage/repair front and rear in places and sills signs of filler etc

rear discs corroded,nearside rear arch cover very close to tyre,tracking requires attention

srs lamp on,pad warning lamp on,door open lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,184 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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PX56 PZJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX56 PZJ, 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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PX56 PZJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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