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BJ06 DZV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

267,080 mi
Last recorded267,080 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 267,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 257,965 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 257,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 234,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 195,807 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 164,753 miles

brake fluid residue on inside of the nearside rear wheel and brake caliper from previous repair.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 164,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

brake fluid residue on inside of the nearside rear wheel and brake caliper from previous repair.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,427 miles

Central Front NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL IS SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER COVER INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION / AND FERULE CORRODED AT INTERSECTION OF FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 147,427 miles

Central Front NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR MISSING

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL IS SCRUBBED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER COVER INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SURFACE CORROSION / AND FERULE CORRODED AT INTERSECTION OF FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,572 miles

Rear discs very corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 138,572 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs very corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,421 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 121,846 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,504 miles

Front and rear discs very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs very corroded

Rear brakes starting to stick

Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs very corroded

Rear brakes starting to stick

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,898 miles

Front discs very worn/corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,967 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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BJ06 DZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ06 DZV, 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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BJ06 DZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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