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GF56 KZY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,359 mi
Last recorded145,359 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 145,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 145,359 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 133,899 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,795 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s front outes sidewall tyre damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 90,101 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 90,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,270 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted o/s front missing

3) 1x o/s rear side light n/w

4) smoke test results very erratic suspect engine fault possible

Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted o/s front missing

3) 1x o/s rear side light n/w

4) smoke test results very erratic suspect engine fault possible

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 31 Mar 2011 53,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,292 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,292 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to rear seats

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 KZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KZY, 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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GF56 KZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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