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GJ06 YGE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 120,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, unevenly (lumpy) approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and rear lower sill edge distorted due to incorrect jacking poistion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2026 120,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, unevenly (lumpy) approx 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front and rear lower sill edge distorted due to incorrect jacking poistion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 108,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,752 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,443 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

High level brake light not working

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,899 miles

orange tyre low pressure light on

Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

orange tyre low pressure light on

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 62,109 miles

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 31 May 2017 54,048 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 54,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 47,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,889 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 33,887 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 31,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,805 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 28,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has smll split due to structual failure dangerous

Pass 14 May 2011 24,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 20,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,168 miles

all four tyres wearing low

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 YGE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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