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VN56 JPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 JPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 78,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,610 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

m/l on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,610 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

m/l on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,529 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,555 miles

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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VN56 JPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN56 JPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 JPY registered?

VN56 JPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is VN56 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 JPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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