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GF56 XAE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,934 mi
Last recorded47,934 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,934 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 47,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 47,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 45,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,009 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,453 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,019 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 21,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 20 Oct 2011 18,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,063 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 XAE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 XAE registered?

GF56 XAE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is GF56 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 XAE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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