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GY06 HCX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

553,127 mi
Last recorded553,127 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 HCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 553,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 553,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 541,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 527,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken but not showing white light to rear of vehicle (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal feels soft/spongy

Pass 5 Sep 2016 505,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 483,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 460,748 miles

Clutch pedal is soft/spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 460,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Clutch pedal is soft/spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 436,225 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall but not in requirements to fail

Fail 19 Feb 2015 436,225 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding but does not meet the requirement to fail

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall but not in requirements to fail

oil level on minimum enough to test

Pass 11 Sep 2014 412,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 386,134 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 358,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 358,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 327,878 miles

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

o/s/f head light not as bright as n/s may require new bulb soon.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 295,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 295,133 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 259,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 228,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 169,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 43,978 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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GY06 HCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY06 HCX, 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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GY06 HCX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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