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LV56 GKF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,932 mi
Last recorded10,932 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 GKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,932 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 3,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 220,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 207,139 miles

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

srs mil on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 186,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 139,788 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyre tread's worn on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 122,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 140,774 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 140,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,427 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,498 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 1 Dec 2008 68,859 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,875 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

A BIT LOW ON ENGIN OIL

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,042 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

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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LV56 GKF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV56 GKF, 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 LV56 GKF registered?

LV56 GKF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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