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GF55 XRJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,392 mi
Last recorded156,392 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 156,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,486 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 125,486 miles

Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both front (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,322 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,172 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Airbag light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,722 miles

Airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,170 miles

N/S/R seatbelt visually inspected. Child seat fitted

O/S/R seatbelt visually inspected. Child seat fitted

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 XRJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

GF55 XRJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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