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GF56 YMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,613 mi
Last recorded172,613 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,613 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 172,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner/front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,561 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 156,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn on edges (suggest replace)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge ( suggest replace)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn on edges (suggest replace)

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

vehicle has corrosion throughout underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,497 miles

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

low emitter, no measurable level of smoke emitted

only 50% of light source emitted from nearside rear position lamp

Fail 25 Oct 2017 150,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Boot area is part of the Mot,please ensure it is empty for future tests

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

low emitter, no measurable level of smoke emitted

only 50% of light source emitted from nearside rear position lamp

Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,908 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 143,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside,unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' all official parking stickers must be placed as far as possible to the left hand side of screen (8.3.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 123,042 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,963 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,380 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 76,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to osf seat ,belt not tested

Fail 20 Oct 2010 76,909 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to osf seat ,belt not tested

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,568 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 YMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMX, 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 YMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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