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GJ06 BXX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,345 mi
Last recorded194,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 BXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 194,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 182,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2023 179,989 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,819 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 157,775 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension is corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 3mmto 3.5mm left of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 3mmto 3.5mm left of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2020 151,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,378 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread low

Fail 20 Mar 2017 117,441 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,294 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,783 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,696 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 28,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,183 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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GJ06 BXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ06 BXX, 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 GJ06 BXX registered?

GJ06 BXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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