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GJ06 WLF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

327,077 mi
Last recorded327,077 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 327,077 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 317,109 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 317,109 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired INSECURE (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met - 16%

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 303,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 303,686 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 291,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 291,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 244,271 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 244,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 192,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 151,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 151,559 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 112,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,979 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 WLF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WLF, 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 WLF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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