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SJ56 BHA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 156,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 149,863 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 140,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi and CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,514 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 114,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,080 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,139 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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SJ56 BHA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SJ56 BHA, 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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SJ56 BHA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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