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GL55 NUO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,169 mi
Last recorded119,169 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,169 miles

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

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

elements of high level brake light not lit

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,412 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s mirror

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,968 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

bonnet safety catch stiff

damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,991 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

damage to N/S/R lamp lens

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,991 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

damage to N/S/R lamp lens

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,406 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,406 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,212 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

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 NUO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

GL55 NUO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is GL55 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 NUO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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