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GF55 XPM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,076 mi
Last recorded182,076 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 182,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 163,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 163,600 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 139,691 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,743 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 112,743 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,801 miles

both rear tyre`s low on edge`s cant fail due too raised tread 205/55//16v

nearside headlamp has slight movement but not insecure

offside inner arch loose not rubbing on tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and stepping

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and stepping

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,936 miles

front number plate surround damaged

front pads half worn and discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low and unevenly

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

rear discs worn and lipped

stone chips in screen

Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate surround damaged

front pads half worn and discs worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn low and unevenly

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

rear discs worn and lipped

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,428 miles

part of wiper arm stuck in o/s rear mud flap

Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

part of wiper arm stuck in o/s rear mud flap

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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GF55 XPM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF55 XPM, 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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GF55 XPM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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