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BD56 VHN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,049 mi
Last recorded273,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 273,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 241,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 214,751 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel arch insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2013 214,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel arch insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2012 183,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 156,942 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level stoplamp 5/13 bulbs inop

Pass 11 Jun 2010 127,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2009 97,001 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,001 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 13 May 2008 55,215 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 55,215 miles

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

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

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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BD56 VHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD56 VHN, 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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BD56 VHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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