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GJ56 WWK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,538 mi
Last recorded146,538 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 146,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 146,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,019 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,750 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,022 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,019 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,678 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 1 Nov 2012 49,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 30,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,310 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 WWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK registered?

GJ56 WWK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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