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GF55 XPZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

213,111 mi
Last recorded213,111 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 213,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 211,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 202,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 202,229 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 191,201 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 179,079 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 179,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working repeater on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 166,547 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 166,547 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 154,465 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 147,942 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 140,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 119,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 109,527 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 109,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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GF55 XPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

GF55 XPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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