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GF06 WVE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,311 mi
Last recorded173,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 WVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 173,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2025 159,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 155,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 147,594 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 118,150 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear disc backing plate touching disc

Pass 2 May 2018 112,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop split

Offside Rear Upper Bump stop split

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 May 2015 87,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 72,724 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 63,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GF06 WVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF06 WVE, 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 GF06 WVE registered?

GF06 WVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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