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RJ56 HTL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,219 mi
Last recorded164,219 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 164,219 miles

n/s rear indicator bulb fading

n/s rear tyre tread worn and near legal limit

o/s front brake binding on slightly

o/s front outter cv boot damp, but no spilts found

o/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 142,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 128,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine mil light on please check out ?

note found rattling noise on idle from engine/gearbox please check out ?

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,321 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

antifreeze protection inadequate

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,330 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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RJ56 HTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ56 HTL, 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 RJ56 HTL registered?

RJ56 HTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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