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GJ06 WKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,581 mi
Last recorded158,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 158,581 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2017 158,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 143,112 miles

nsf and osf lower arm bush split

nsf cv boot split

nsr hand brake just met limts

osf caliper stiff

osf cv boot split

osf mirror damaged

osr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,423 miles

eml on dash

osf mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2015 132,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H.I.D type (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,214 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on iner edges

offside mirror/indicator lenz damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2013 109,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on iner edges

offside mirror/indicator lenz damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 105,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 96,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 12 May 2010 87,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,939 miles

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

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

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 WKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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