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GJ56 DFU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

245,144 mi
Last recorded245,144 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 245,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 219,178 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 219,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 174,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 171,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 171,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 156,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 153,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 153,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 137,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,639 miles

front brake pads low.

front shock absorbers showing signs of weaping.

nearside and offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

offside front wheel rim has damage.

offside rear tyre has nail and deep cut in tread.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,864 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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GJ56 DFU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GJ56 DFU, 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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GJ56 DFU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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