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GP56 DKY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

212,536 mi
Last recorded212,536 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 DKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 212,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 198,698 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

nsr brake discoloured

Fail 14 Nov 2024 198,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

nsr brake discoloured

nsr brake pipe (calliper) rubbing against wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 178,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,370 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 152,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,890 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT TO REAR

Pass 7 Nov 2019 142,792 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 142,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,298 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 135,296 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,229 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 126,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2016 119,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,591 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 113,591 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 108,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,087 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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 DKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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