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GL06 CBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 CBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,039 miles

BOTH rear tyres VERY BADLY WORN on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 87,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,305 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,476 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,138 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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,074 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread cracking

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,593 miles

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

tyre tread cracking on all four wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,590 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,413 miles

nsf tyre tread badly split and perished

nsr tyre tread badly split and perished

osf tyre tread badly split and perished

osr tyre tread badly split and perished

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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GL06 CBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL06 CBU, 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 GL06 CBU registered?

GL06 CBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is GL06 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 CBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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