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BF06 VPL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,282 mi
Last recorded121,282 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 121,282 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,917 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside front CV gaiter leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2015 105,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front CV gaiter leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 92,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

offside front CV gaiter leaking grease

Fail 28 Oct 2014 92,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

offside front CV gaiter leaking grease

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,135 miles

rear tyres badly mis-shapped

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear tyres badly mis-shapped

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,646 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyres stepped

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,937 miles

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

rear washer inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,937 miles

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

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

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

rear washer inoperative

Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,047 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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BF06 VPL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF06 VPL, 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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BF06 VPL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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