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BG06 VCJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 VCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 70,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot pin holed.

Pass 18 May 2023 56,418 miles

slight weep o/s/f c/v boot

Pass 3 May 2022 48,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 46,923 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 46,394 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 May 2019 44,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,643 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 43,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,887 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,938 miles

brake discs rusty inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 29,134 miles

n/s/r tyre worn and perrished

Pass 19 May 2012 26,269 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 23,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 18,624 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 13,574 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 VCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCJ, 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 BG06 VCJ registered?

BG06 VCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is BG06 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG06 VCJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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