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GK56 VEB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 147,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 147,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 139,941 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 131,316 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 128,098 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,462 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,006 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,115 miles

engine cover & under trey fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% water in lamp (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,104 miles

Front & Rear brake pads are low.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,661 miles

the windscreen wipers do not clear the screen very well

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,510 miles

tread is distorted on inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,975 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 VEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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