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GW55 FYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,522 mi
Last recorded139,522 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 FYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 139,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 139,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault ? (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 135,444 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 135,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure brake disc back plate (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 130,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,332 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 23,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker dust covers broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,259 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,118 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,426 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,331 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,794 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,231 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,585 miles

front wipers smear.

n/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,585 miles

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 wipers smear.

n/s/r damper gaitor spliting slightly.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre perishing between treads.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,518 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2010 28,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,496 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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GW55 FYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GW55 FYC, 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 GW55 FYC registered?

GW55 FYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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