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SL56 VJF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,646 mi
Last recorded192,646 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 192,646 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 178,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 170,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 159,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 159,120 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 158,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 155,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 146,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 145,561 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 145,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 135,038 miles

EML warning light on

Engine smoky but passed emissions test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill badly damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Nearside Handbrake cable guide corroded and split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

EML warning light on

Engine smoky but passed emissions test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill badly damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Nearside Handbrake cable guide corroded and split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 124,210 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,945 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 111,945 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,773 miles

nail in NSF tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 89,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,664 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 62,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,538 miles

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

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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SL56 VJF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL56 VJF, 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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SL56 VJF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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