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SK56 JTU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,899 mi
Last recorded192,899 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 JTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 192,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temporary repair carried out (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 192,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear section holed at hanger bracket and around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Temporary repair carried out (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 187,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

T.P.M.S. Indicates loss of tyre pressure.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 187,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

T.P.M.S. Indicates loss of tyre pressure.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 182,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 182,283 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 177,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 160,477 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 160,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,702 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,165 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,165 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,696 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,395 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 32,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2009 26,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,069 miles

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

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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SK56 JTU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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