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L720 GYM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

156,577 mi
Last recorded156,577 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 GYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 156,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 156,577 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 144,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 144,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake disc backing plate/dust shield insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,399 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 135,399 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated and sharp edge from broken section (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate does not open, unable to access boot area (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear and offside front tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,776 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,272 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 130,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Door mirror direction indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 130,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,113 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 114,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,122 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and broken slightly but still clamping exhaust

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt no visible hole weep from clip slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension bush showing signs of wear (on rear of arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Front wiper blade has small piece of blade missing but still clearing screen

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension bush showing signs of wear (on rear of arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Front wiper blade has small piece of blade missing but still clearing screen

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,416 miles

exhaust clamps deteriorated

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,286 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,258 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,147 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,635 miles

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

cosmetic damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,008 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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L720 GYM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 L720 GYM, 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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L720 GYM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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