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GF56 YLP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 165,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

crack in windscreen

cracking offside rear light lens

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 149,398 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear side lights have 1 out of 4 not working

eml on

n/s rack arm has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s mirror outer casing broken

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 149,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear side lights have 1 out of 4 not working

eml on

n/s rack arm has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s mirror outer casing broken

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2014 135,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 128,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre has small cut in tread but not showing cord

off side rear tyre has small cut in side wall but not showing cord

Pass 9 Nov 2011 107,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,117 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 YLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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