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GF56 LBL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

238,407 mi
Last recorded238,407 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 238,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 233,074 miles

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

muddy needs cleaning off and waxoiling/ treatment applied

Pass 14 Mar 2022 226,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 219,877 miles

slight play at front n/s wheel when jacked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 215,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 210,800 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 206,766 miles

under trays fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 201,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 195,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 188,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 177,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 163,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 141,903 miles

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

both rear shockers dust covers adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,265 miles

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2011 122,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,645 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop perrished

o/s/r suspension bump stop perrished

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 LBL 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 93.8%.

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 GF56 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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