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GN06 OVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 OVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 93,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 90,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 85,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,595 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,552 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Nearside rear caliper park brake actuator (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

offside rear position lamp upper bulb inoperative

thorn in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,158 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 46,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,640 miles

Flat beam pattern offside headlamp

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,123 miles

Offside front tyre low on tread inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,725 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 26,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,968 miles

offside front tyre on inside

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 OVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN06 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

GN06 OVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is GN06 OVW safe to buy?

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