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TJ56 KGS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,527 mi
Last recorded187,527 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ56 KGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 187,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 180,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 172,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 172,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 162,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,938 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 148,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,647 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,752 miles

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

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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TJ56 KGS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJ56 KGS, 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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TJ56 KGS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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