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GJ06 YGN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,044 mi
Last recorded131,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 131,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,880 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 129,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 125,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,411 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,243 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,243 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,902 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread

offside front brake pad very low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 YGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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