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GRZ 8170

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8170
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,675 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 89,129 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,760 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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GRZ 8170 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRZ 8170, 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 GRZ 8170 registered?

GRZ 8170 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is GRZ 8170 safe to buy?

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