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AF56 GNX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

399,498 mi
Last recorded399,498 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 399,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust emits small amount of blue smoke

lower gearbox rubber mount slightly split

Pass 27 Jun 2017 384,621 miles

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 368,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min limit (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 352,569 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

Pass 8 Dec 2015 341,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 322,478 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 322,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 306,861 miles

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

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

Fail 11 Dec 2014 306,852 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

Pass 13 Dec 2013 267,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 263,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 263,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 241,643 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 14 May 2012 190,870 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 190,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 137,829 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 137,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 98,620 miles

Front no plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 60,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,150 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 GNX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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