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BG56 RSY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,313 mi
Last recorded155,313 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 RSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,313 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,585 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,974 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets out of adjustment (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,081 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 118,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted offside and nearside rear seats

Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted offside and nearside rear seats

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 RSY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RSY, 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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BG56 RSY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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