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SJ56 UUD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 39,886 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,206 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,204 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 22,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise n/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,927 miles

advise n/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2013 224,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 207,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 174,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 132,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 131,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,336 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,336 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UUD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

SJ56 UUD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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