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LV56 GLK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,506 mi
Last recorded163,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 GLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 163,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 163,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire diesel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 163,358 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 162,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 161,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 160,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 158,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 158,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 155,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 151,715 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 151,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 147,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,421 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,559 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 138,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 134,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,565 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 110,606 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside track-rod end.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,606 miles

Slight play in nearside track-rod end.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,802 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,802 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48 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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LV56 GLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

LV56 GLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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