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GY56 FTJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 FTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,270 miles

Dashcam unplugged for test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 14 Aug 2021 72,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 72,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,939 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,675 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle has damage to nearside lower sill area and rear passenger door

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,931 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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GY56 FTJ 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 81%.

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 GY56 FTJ, 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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GY56 FTJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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