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BF56 ZYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ZYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 52,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,966 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 48,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted covering some components

Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,732 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,209 miles

Front suspension level sensor linkage broken

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,926 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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BF56 ZYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BF56 ZYC, 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 BF56 ZYC registered?

BF56 ZYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for BF56 ZYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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