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GF55 XPV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,683 mi
Last recorded225,683 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 225,683 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 225,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 196,876 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 196,876 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 165,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 165,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 133,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,565 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,960 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,035 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,914 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
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GF55 XPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XPV, 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 GF55 XPV registered?

GF55 XPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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