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WF56 JTV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,762 mi
Last recorded184,762 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 JTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 184,762 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 184,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 170,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 158,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 148,195 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 148,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 137,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 124,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,502 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 123,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,336 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes are perished and splitting.

Both front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes are perished and splitting.

Both rear and nearside front indicator bulbs are loosing their Amber colouring.

Rear shock absorbers, mounting bushes and their bumpstops are in poor condition with wear.

STRONG ADVISE; Nearside front shock absorber weeping oil.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 109,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS RUSTY

N/S AND O/S FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINTS GAITORS PERISHED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,248 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes perishing

Both rear hub top bolt bushes perishing

Both rear lower arms inner bushes wearing

Engine cover and under tray obscuring view

Exhaust corroded

NSF rearmost suspension bush perishing

Offside Front Lower Front wishbone bolt partially missing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing Bolt partially mising (2.4.G.3b)

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes perishing

Both rear hub top bolt bushes perishing

Both rear lower arms inner bushes wearing

Engine cover and under tray obscuring view

Exhaust corroded

NSF rearmost suspension bush perishing

Offside Front Lower Front wishbone bolt partially missing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,676 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,676 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,987 miles

Bonnet safety catch release lever partially seized.

Handbrake lever stiff to release.

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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WF56 JTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WF56 JTV, 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 WF56 JTV registered?

WF56 JTV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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