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GJ06 LWV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,649 mi
Last recorded158,649 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 158,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 151,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 151,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 147,146 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,701 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,805 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,577 miles

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

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 LWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LWV, 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 GJ06 LWV registered?

GJ06 LWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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