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BG06 MGJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,390 mi
Last recorded188,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 MGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 188,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 188,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 185,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 181,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 181,461 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2023 176,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2023 176,813 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,118 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 173,118 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 169,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 166,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 151,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,090 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 135,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MGJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BG06 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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