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GP56 DKX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 DKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 100,077 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 100,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv boot split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater not working and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 86,852 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,327 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,327 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,806 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner edge wearing 205/55/16

Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,806 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner edge wearing 205/55/16

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,917 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,854 miles

Front tyres have surface cracking also wearing on the inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 40,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres have surface cracking also wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,023 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres splitting and cracking between tread blocks but not exposing inner cords

park brake lever stiff in operation but not effecting braking effort

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,294 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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GP56 DKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GP56 DKX, 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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GP56 DKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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