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GK56 OJU

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,599 mi
Last recorded177,599 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 177,599 miles

Offside Rear hub very rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2025 177,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub very rusty

Pass 2 May 2024 175,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pad wear light on

trailor socket removed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 175,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended flashing constantly (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pad wear light on

Pass 17 May 2023 171,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 171,720 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 165,711 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 165,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 159,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake sticking

Fail 30 Apr 2021 159,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 23 May 2020 154,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wear indicator illuminated but brakes not worn (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 147,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly. advise attention

rear brakes lagging. offside effort a bit low. advise attention

Pass 26 May 2018 140,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2017 134,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,831 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened close to excessive (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,773 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2015 121,772 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers damp

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,232 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 114,147 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted

Engine coolant level on minimum

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 105,946 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

service light

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,986 miles

Both front tyres wearing off inner edges.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,986 miles

Both front tyres wearing off inner edges.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,546 miles

rear shock absorber casings poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2011 86,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear shock absorber casings poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,955 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 64,955 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,752 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 17,009 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,009 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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GK56 OJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK56 OJU, 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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GK56 OJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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