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YX06 GPZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,405 mi
Last recorded159,405 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 GPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 159,405 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major coolant leak and oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 151,475 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 151,475 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 138,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,308 miles

under covers fitted unable to see some items

Fail 16 Jan 2017 67,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

under covers fitted unable to see some items

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,906 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

condensation in ns/f headlight [aim ok]

front brake discs corroded [inner edge]

ns/f and os/f suspension arm bushes deteriorating

ns/f inner cv gaitor deteriorating

ns/f outer cv gaitor deteriorating

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight movement in ns/f foremost bush

Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,906 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

condensation in ns/f headlight [aim ok]

front brake discs corroded [inner edge]

ns/f and os/f suspension arm bushes deteriorating

ns/f inner cv gaitor deteriorating

ns/f outer cv gaitor deteriorating

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight movement in ns/f foremost bush

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 48,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 48,717 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 39,451 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,270 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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YX06 GPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX06 GPZ, 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 YX06 GPZ registered?

YX06 GPZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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