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GF56 LBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 112,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 108,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 103,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on inner edges and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns worn on inner edges and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,919 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 64,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,672 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,670 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,762 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,807 miles

corrosion to brake discs

front suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,357 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 LBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

GF56 LBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 LBO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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