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BG56 RUH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,983 mi
Last recorded181,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 181,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 181,887 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,464 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 151,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 145,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 136,468 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 136,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 116,259 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 116,259 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,695 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Apr 2015 110,695 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

nearside front macpherson strut wet

nearside rear tyre inner edge deformed

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 101,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

nearside front macpherson strut wet

nearside rear tyre inner edge deformed

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner edges worn and slightly deformed

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres inner edges worn and slightly deformed

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,035 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 RUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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