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GJ56 UPD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,947 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 22 Oct 2024 103,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,085 miles

high level brake light not illuinating

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,381 miles

Central Rear eyelevel stop light not working

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,152 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,618 miles

High level brake light not working

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,561 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 UPD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

GJ56 UPD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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