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GY06 XUX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 XUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 145,624 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 140,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,204 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Fail 16 Jan 2021 117,086 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,596 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,491 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 May 2015 66,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,376 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2013 56,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,255 miles

o/s wiper blade slight smearing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,835 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 XUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY06 XUX, 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 GY06 XUX registered?

GY06 XUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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