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GK56 OKU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,156 mi
Last recorded118,156 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,937 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,223 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 OKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK56 OKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 OKU registered?

GK56 OKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is GK56 OKU safe to buy?

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