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GF56 DXZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 DXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 156,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 145,732 miles

Coolant leak Bottle ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 145,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Abs Pump Wet Further Investigation Required

Coolant leak Bottle ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 135,212 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 135,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 122,996 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 122,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 114,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 114,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,120 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,194 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,956 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,748 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,089 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,651 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,075 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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GF56 DXZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GF56 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

GF56 DXZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is GF56 DXZ safe to buy?

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