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BG56 PPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,590 mi
Last recorded201,590 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 201,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r lower outer side light not working

o/s/r upper inner side light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2016 201,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r lower outer side light not working

o/s/r upper inner side light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2015 185,582 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 185,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 168,161 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 168,158 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 141,638 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 118,285 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 118,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG56 PPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG56 PPX, 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 BG56 PPX registered?

BG56 PPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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