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BK06 ZFR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 72,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,305 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,424 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted on inner faces.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 65,395 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

*STRONG ADVISE* Offside rear brake disc scored/heavily corroded and brake pads heat damaged.

Front brake discs heavily pitted on inner faces.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,447 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,447 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished.

Fail 12 May 2014 55,644 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished intread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,459 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,459 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,382 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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BK06 ZFR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK06 ZFR, 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 BK06 ZFR registered?

BK06 ZFR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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