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RJ56 HUU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

323,963 mi
Last recorded323,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 323,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 314,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 309,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 301,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 293,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 284,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 275,111 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 263,598 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 250,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 243,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 243,238 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 237,386 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Aug 2015 236,879 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 233,720 miles

Front tyres beginning to wear on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play in both front A.R.B links

Fail 23 Feb 2015 233,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyres beginning to wear on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play in both front A.R.B links

Pass 18 Aug 2014 228,019 miles

N/S C.V gaiter weeping

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 215,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 215,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 180,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 153,343 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r lamp temp repaired

Fail 18 Jan 2012 153,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r lamp temp repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 67,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 HUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HUU, 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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RJ56 HUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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