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PX55 GXC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,766 mi
Last recorded126,766 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 126,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe corroded

offside rear brake back plate slightly insecure

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2022 126,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,322 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 109,322 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,314 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,314 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 95,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 2,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,200 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread,n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,815 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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PX55 GXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX55 GXC, 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 PX55 GXC registered?

PX55 GXC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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