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VO56 CUJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240,856 mi
Last recorded240,856 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 CUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 240,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 197,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 197,580 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 148,705 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 142,179 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 142,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,759 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 98,573 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,794 miles

front brake pads have approx.30% left, rear pads approx.20% left.

n/s/front inner c.v. boot weeping grease slightly.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,675 miles

osf bumper lower damaged

splash guards and undercarrsge trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

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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VO56 CUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO56 CUJ, 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 VO56 CUJ registered?

VO56 CUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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