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LM55 GJU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,639 mi
Last recorded167,639 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 GJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 167,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,406 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 148,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,146 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 134,146 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,411 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,284 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,547 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,545 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,579 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 16,577 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LM55 GJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LM55 GJU, 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 LM55 GJU registered?

LM55 GJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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