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GK56 OLA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,616 mi
Last recorded160,616 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 160,616 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2026 160,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged product on lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,664 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 149,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2023 143,461 miles

Offside Front headlight has slight condensation recommend fix

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 12 Oct 2023 143,458 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight has slight condensation recommend fix

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,805 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,288 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2020 124,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tail light 50% working

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,773 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 100,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,685 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,685 miles

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 67,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,742 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OLA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OLA, 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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What year was GK56 OLA registered?

GK56 OLA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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