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GL55 DHY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

349,076 mi
Last recorded349,076 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 349,076 miles

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2021 349,076 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2020 332,793 miles

Offside Front Outer wing corroded & holed, No sharp edge at the time of test.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 332,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer wing corroded & holed, No sharp edge at the time of test.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 309,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 289,348 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes on filter housing ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 289,348 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes on filter housing ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 269,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 242,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 219,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rubber brake hoses starting to deterioate

os door mirror glass damaged but not affecting rear view

part of third brake light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 192,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 166,335 miles

nsf brake hose slightly deteriorated

slight damage to os obligatory mirror lense but not impairing drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,745 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 58,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,148 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 DHY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL55 DHY, 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 GL55 DHY registered?

GL55 DHY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is GL55 DHY safe to buy?

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