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GW55 XRH

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,993 mi
Last recorded157,993 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XRH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 157,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 155,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 155,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 153,648 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 153,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,616 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 150,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs and pads worn

os inner drive shaft boot starting to weep

os rear brake disc has been hot

os rear tyre pressure low and nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 134,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 117,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 104,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,297 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,626 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,413 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55 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 XRH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

GW55 XRH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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