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GF56 DXR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,846 mi
Last recorded192,846 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 DXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 192,846 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 188,299 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 173,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 167,560 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 167,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,362 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear carrier bush split

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front lower arm rear carrier bush split

Fail 16 Sep 2019 159,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear carrier bush split

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front lower arm rear carrier bush split

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 141,465 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 141,465 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 141,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,555 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GF56 DXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF56 DXR, 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 GF56 DXR registered?

GF56 DXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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