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GK56 USL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 USL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2013 76,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,932 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 USL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

Is GK56 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK56 USL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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