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AF56 GNV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

344,389 mi
Last recorded344,389 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 344,389 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 344,369 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 340,942 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 340,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 333,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 333,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 326,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 326,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 320,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 313,039 miles

noise from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2019 313,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

noise from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2018 294,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 294,664 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 279,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 279,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 263,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 246,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 233,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 218,833 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 198,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 185,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2013 177,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 173,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,679 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,750 miles

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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AF56 GNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF56 GNV, 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 AF56 GNV registered?

AF56 GNV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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