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SG56 JBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,103 mi
Last recorded225,103 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 JBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 225,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 189,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 164,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 163,200 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 163,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some componenets

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,417 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,157 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,402 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,444 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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SG56 JBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG56 JBU, 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 SG56 JBU registered?

SG56 JBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is SG56 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 JBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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