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WJ56 OJH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,504 mi
Last recorded163,504 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,270 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014
Fail 23 Oct 2014

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 109,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge!

n/s/r tyre slight wearing inner edge!

o/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge!

o/s/r tyre slight wearing inner edge!

undertray damaged!

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,840 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,134 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres are both wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s/r tyres are both wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,598 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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WJ56 OJH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ56 OJH, 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 WJ56 OJH registered?

WJ56 OJH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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