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WJ56 OJS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,239 mi
Last recorded124,239 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 124,239 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,855 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR CONTROL ARMS INNER BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative REAR LINKAGE BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR CONTROL ARMS INNER BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,334 miles

N/S and O/S Front anti-role bar upper linkage dust covers starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,422 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,957 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,957 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,291 miles

both front and nearside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,194 miles

Engine undershield fitted not allowing a full under engine inspection.

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 OJS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ56 OJS, 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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WJ56 OJS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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