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SK56 JPO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 JPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tyre is worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,820 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2018 62,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 50,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre perished, 205/60/15

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,143 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 38,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,607 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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SK56 JPO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK56 JPO, 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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SK56 JPO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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