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GN55 UEC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,234 mi
Last recorded198,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 UEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 198,234 miles

o/s/f front tyre slightly wearing low rear pads wearing low

Fail 20 Jul 2015 198,234 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f front tyre slightly wearing low rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2014 197,825 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2011 193,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 184,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside mirror loose

Pass 10 Dec 2010 184,712 miles

offside mirror loose

Pass 18 Dec 2009 175,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 175,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 170,116 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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GN55 UEC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN55 UEC, 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 GN55 UEC registered?

GN55 UEC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is GN55 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 UEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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