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VX56 KAJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,216 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 109,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,991 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,083 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,821 miles

EM light came on during test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable

osr brake binding slightly

rear screenwash not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,736 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,261 miles

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

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

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable

front to rear of car undercover.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,756 miles

front exhaust mounting not fitted correctly.air bag light on.

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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VX56 KAJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX56 KAJ, 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 VX56 KAJ registered?

VX56 KAJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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