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SJ56 UTU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,593 mi
Last recorded91,593 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 91,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge ( strongly advise replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate deteriorating ( breaking up )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also badly worn on inner edge ( strongly advise replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,638 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,692 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,329 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 UTU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SJ56 UTU, 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 SJ56 UTU registered?

SJ56 UTU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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