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GY06 XVE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,565 mi
Last recorded46,565 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 XVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,949 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,351 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished outer wall + nail in tread

nearside side repeater lense cracked

offside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

starter motor intermittent start

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 18,331 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 13,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 10,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,810 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,672 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 XVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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