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GX55 OCH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 96,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,682 miles

both front indicator bulb colour faded

fluid on engine compartment under tray

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front indicator bulb colour faded

fluid on engine compartment under tray

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,121 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,121 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,786 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,330 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to near side outer sill

damage to off side outer sill

near side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,330 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to near side outer sill

damage to off side outer sill

near side front tyre cracking

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play from nearside front lower arm inner bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,535 miles

Slight play from nearside front lower arm inner bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,994 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,898 miles

advise front tyres slightly staggered #

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,158 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,778 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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GX55 OCH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX55 OCH, 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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GX55 OCH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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