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BG06 GRK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,955 mi
Last recorded140,955 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 GRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,955 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,238 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 113,228 miles

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

Osr tyre 0mm on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 94,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 88,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 46,677 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 39,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,000 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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BG06 GRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG06 GRK, 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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BG06 GRK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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