CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF55 XPG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,653 mi
Last recorded279,653 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 279,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 274,885 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 274,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 268,187 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 266,566 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 264,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 254,428 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 240,445 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 240,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 22 Aug 2014 225,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 225,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 210,906 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

suspect rattle from gearbox, please moniter

Fail 22 Aug 2013 210,906 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

suspect rattle from gearbox, please moniter

Pass 18 Jul 2012 186,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 159,447 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 159,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 132,334 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 132,334 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r parking brake low effort

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 20 Aug 2009 108,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear side lights 2 out of 3 working

Pass 20 Aug 2009 108,444 miles

o/s rear side lights 2 out of 3 working

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,169 miles

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF55 XPG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF55 XPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF55 XPG?

You can check the full history of GF55 XPG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF55 XPG registered?

GF55 XPG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is GF55 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 XPG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF55 XPG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF55 XPG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.