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SG56 VCJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,134 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,018 miles

engine management light staying on

slight blow at exhaust centre silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,042 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ofside rear tyre heaviley cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,961 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,444 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 VCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCJ, 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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SG56 VCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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