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GJ06 RHO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 RHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,307 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 119,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 113,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 113,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,686 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 108,686 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,625 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,625 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing , wearing uneven inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 98,594 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing , wearing uneven inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 94,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre wear low.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,749 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 RHO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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