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BG56 RTO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,307 mi
Last recorded200,307 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 RTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 200,307 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 175,855 miles

parking brake on just within efficiency requirements @16%

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 128,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

scratch on windscreen

spare not checked

stonechips on windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2011 91,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

scratch on windscreen

spare not checked

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,033 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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BG56 RTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

BG56 RTO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BG56 RTO safe to buy?

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