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AO56 GXM

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

257,456 mi
Last recorded257,456 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 257,456 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 257,456 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 248,561 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 248,421 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 241,302 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 229,208 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 218,165 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on sub-frame to hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Nov 2019 218,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal spongy

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on sub-frame to hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Oct 2018 215,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 215,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 206,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 206,714 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 198,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 189,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 163,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 129,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,369 miles

DAMAGED N/S/FRONT WING.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BECOMEING NOISEY BUT NO PLAY DETECTED.

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET LEGAL LIMITS.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 122,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DAMAGED N/S/FRONT WING.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,722 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 60,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO56 GXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO56 GXM, 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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AO56 GXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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