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LY55 GXL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 123,331 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,071 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 117,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,171 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,269 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,389 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 25,389 miles

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

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

front no.plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2007 11,212 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 11,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 3,204 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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LY55 GXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY55 GXL, 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 LY55 GXL registered?

LY55 GXL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is LY55 GXL safe to buy?

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