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WG56 GXF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,773 mi
Last recorded154,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 GXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 154,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,006 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 148,898 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly no visible operation (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front indicators faded

n/s c/v gaiter perishing,rear shocks dust covers detached

suspension,rear subframe/chassis,o/s/r sill-corroded,undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Corrosion On Sill

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Corrosion On Sill

Pass 9 Jun 2018 130,542 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 130,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,944 miles

Item move from drives view of road

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs in poor condition and both front discs inner edges

engine light on

exhaust centre box in poor condition

n/s/rear shocker in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2016 111,943 miles

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

Item move from drives view of road

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs in poor condition and both front discs inner edges

engine light on

exhaust centre box in poor condition

n/s/rear shocker in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2015 106,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 98,968 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 87,380 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement 225/45 zr17 w

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 75,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 75,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2011 62,266 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45 zr17 91w

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,585 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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WG56 GXF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG56 GXF, 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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WG56 GXF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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