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GF56 YLZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,428 mi
Last recorded178,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 178,428 miles

oil leak

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jan 2017 173,529 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 169,976 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 165,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops perishing

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper not working

Pass 12 Dec 2013 145,802 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 145,799 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,622 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs poor condition(inside)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,042 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,699 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 YLZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

GF56 YLZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GF56 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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