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BG56 RZE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

281,054 mi
Last recorded281,054 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 281,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 281,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 272,249 miles

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

bonet pull broken

Fail 24 Nov 2014 272,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonet pull broken

Pass 22 May 2014 258,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 246,129 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 246,062 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 231,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 219,891 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 219,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2012 201,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 187,009 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 187,009 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2011 170,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 170,922 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 155,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 155,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 134,562 miles

n/s and o/s front shocks starting to leak

nail in n/s.f tyer

Pass 19 Nov 2009 119,010 miles

both rear disks and pads worn.

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 RZE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

BG56 RZE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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