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GN06 OVP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,618 mi
Last recorded87,618 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 OVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 52,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,487 miles

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

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

Rear handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Fail 23 Nov 2021 47,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 32,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 30,807 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 30,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 27,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 25,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 24,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,178 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre side wall heavily worn / scuffed

Pass 13 May 2013 20,042 miles

offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 13 May 2013 20,042 miles

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

offside front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 14 May 2012 18,280 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 18 May 2011 15,818 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre cracked in centre of tread

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in centre of tread

Pass 19 May 2010 13,614 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in centre of tread

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear in centre of tread

Pass 18 May 2009 11,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GN06 OVP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GN06 OVP, 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 GN06 OVP registered?

GN06 OVP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is GN06 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 OVP shows 22 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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