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GF55 XRO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,054 mi
Last recorded161,054 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,054 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 161,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,912 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 147,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,405 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 133,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,183 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 123,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,945 miles

Central Rear center brake light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear center brake light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,176 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake arm stuck on slightly but not binding

center brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,183 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,099 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centrer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 93,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centrer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

center stop light not working

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 57,943 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,330 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 XRO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

GF55 XRO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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