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GJ56 HKU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,955 mi
Last recorded164,955 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 164,955 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop;switch on gearbox broken

Fail 5 Aug 2020 143,274 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear warning light on.

reverse lights inop;switch on gearbox broken

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside fronts,inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,636 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,870 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,404 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,732 miles

oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2011 20,537 miles

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

plastic covers underside

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,352 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 HKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HKU, 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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What year was GJ56 HKU registered?

GJ56 HKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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