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RX56 TUJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 TUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 120,894 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 116,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,885 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,794 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,719 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,719 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,341 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,839 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,878 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,878 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,828 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,500 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,939 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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RX56 TUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RX56 TUJ, 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 RX56 TUJ registered?

RX56 TUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is RX56 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 TUJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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