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BJ06 DZY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,886 mi
Last recorded166,886 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 DZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,886 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 161,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 161,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 147,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,335 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,307 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 128,307 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,104 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 91,992 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,686 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,772 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,783 miles

n/s/r inner driveshaft oilseal leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2011 41,783 miles

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

n/s/r inner driveshaft oilseal leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,584 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 DZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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