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GL55 DHF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 145,187 miles

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2025 143,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024
Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 23 Jan 2023 141,293 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 139,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,076 miles

Both front suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 135,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 131,802 miles

Fuel pipe damaged At fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 129,678 miles

o/s/r brake slight restriction

Fail 30 Jan 2018 129,675 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s/r brake slight restriction

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,980 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,518 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,518 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,505 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 43,552 miles

Air bag warning light stays on

Outer wall of nearside front tyre has a shallow cur

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,552 miles

Air bag warning light stays on

Outer wall of nearside front tyre has a shallow cur

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,432 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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GL55 DHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL55 DHF, 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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GL55 DHF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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