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SJ56 HTG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,517 mi
Last recorded91,517 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HTG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,517 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs (corroded inside) & front suspension arm rear bushes. Slight deterioration exhaust flexy. O/S door mirror loose. Slight corrosion rear suspension sub frame.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,051 miles

Front tyres showing signs of perishing

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,912 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,466 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,133 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,568 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,554 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight wear in front brake discs & pads required in approx 3,000 miles.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,626 miles

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

Slight perishing in offside rear tyre tread (at 2.5 mm). Wipers part worn.

Slight wear in front brake discs.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,188 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,907 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre starting to lose shape on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,012 miles

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

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 HTG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ56 HTG, 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 HTG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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