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AO06 GMG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,905 mi
Last recorded138,905 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,905 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 138,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 137,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 137,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,242 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 137,242 miles

Emissions not tested oil light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,928 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 135,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,839 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 130,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 129,326 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2015 122,130 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

windscreen damaged on o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,376 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,014 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on thread

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,091 miles

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

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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AO06 GMG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO06 GMG, 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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AO06 GMG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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