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GJ06 YGM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,706 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 106,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,627 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s being the lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,802 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 64,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,653 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,373 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,302 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 YGM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YGM, 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 YGM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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