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GJ06 WLE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

287,476 mi
Last recorded287,476 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 287,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 261,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 240,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both os tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 220,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 197,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 197,662 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate obscured rear by taxi plate (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 168,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 163,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls have small repairs carried out.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 134,834 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls have small repairs carried out.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,851 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,839 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,030 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 78,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WLE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc 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 GJ06 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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