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DE56 GNU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 159,570 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 159,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 147,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 126,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 126,497 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 121,004 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,921 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 100,790 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,199 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,548 miles

som e cracking across tread to off side rear tyre

some cracking to off side front tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2009 25,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

som e cracking across tread to off side rear tyre

some cracking to off side front tyre

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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DE56 GNU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE56 GNU, 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 DE56 GNU registered?

DE56 GNU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is DE56 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 GNU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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