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FX06 GWZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,760 mi
Last recorded202,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 GWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 202,760 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light stays on

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 202,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light stays on

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 168,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag warning light stays on dash

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,672 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 139,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FX06 GWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX06 GWZ, 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 FX06 GWZ registered?

FX06 GWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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