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SJ56 VUC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,802 mi
Last recorded215,802 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 VUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 215,802 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 215,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 202,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Top Shield insicure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Top Shield insicure (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 202,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Top Shield insicure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Top Shield insicure (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 186,680 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 186,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 165,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 165,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 145,182 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 145,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 110,632 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,377 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 VUC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

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