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2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,425 mi
Last recorded174,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 174,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 164,112 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 164,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 154,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 147,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,606 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,220 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 119,218 miles

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

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,382 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,347 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 URL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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