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GK06 VFA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 143,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 143,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,238 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 109,238 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking and spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls badly spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 106,796 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,804 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,190 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,881 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak under car ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of4 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of4 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,122 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,689 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,293 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VFA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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