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GK06 VCP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

208,182 mi
Last recorded208,182 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 208,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Fail 30 May 2023 208,182 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 205,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 197,645 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 191,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 185,067 miles

BOTH front lower arm rear bushes perished

OSF tyre wear both edges

Fail 9 Oct 2019 185,067 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH front lower arm rear bushes perished

OSF tyre wear both edges

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge (no show cords)

both door mirror indicator lamps slightly crack

Fail 9 Oct 2018 174,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge (no show cords)

both door mirror indicator lamps slightly crack

Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,978 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Fail 20 Oct 2017 162,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,334 miles

Slight cracking NSR tubeless valve

Slight cracking OSF brake hose

Pass 21 Oct 2015 140,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

front indicators are slightly white

offside rear handbrake caliper lever is is just off its stop

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

front indicators are slightly white

offside rear handbrake caliper lever is is just off its stop

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,913 miles

Both rear discs lipped.

Nearside diff seal weeping.

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,913 miles

Both rear discs lipped.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside diff seal weeping.

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,177 miles

Rear washers not working

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,816 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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GK06 VCP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GK06 VCP, 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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GK06 VCP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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