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SJ56 UTX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,426 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 97,426 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,972 miles

ADVISE REAR TRACKING

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,012 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened may be fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,952 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at joining clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,907 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak at joining clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2016 43,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 40,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,663 miles

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

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

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

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 UTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

SJ56 UTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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