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VN56 JRO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 JRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,119 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 76,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,396 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 JRO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JRO, 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 VN56 JRO registered?

VN56 JRO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is VN56 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 JRO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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