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GK06 VFC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,088 mi
Last recorded139,088 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 139,088 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,881 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,966 miles

Central stop light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & pipe (7.1.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,966 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 111,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,898 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,498 miles

engine warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,891 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the tread but not exposing any cords.

offside front tyre has a cut on the tread but not exposing any cords.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 84,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front outer C/V boots leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,112 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,727 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,727 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,254 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 VFC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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