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SK56 JTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 JTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,605 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 53,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,815 miles

general corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,024 miles

general corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,048 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2015 42,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,886 miles

o/s/front tyre wall cracked

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2014 38,886 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wall cracked

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,854 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perrished at time of test

Offside front tyre slightly perrished at time of test

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,318 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,112 miles

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

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 JTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SK56 JTY, 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 SK56 JTY registered?

SK56 JTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is SK56 JTY safe to buy?

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