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BK56 BRV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,564 mi
Last recorded137,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 137,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 137,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,976 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2024 130,794 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,845 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished, cracking

offside rear tyre perished, cracking, badly worn inner edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,089 miles

offside rear tyre worn, perished, cracking

rear subframe corrroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 106,098 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 105,926 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust sleeve joint poor

both rear tyres cracking/ perished/ badly worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 98,274 miles

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

exhaust flex section poor/ blowing slightly

offside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded

offside rear brake binding

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,914 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flex section poor/ blowing slightly

offside front to rear brake pipe badly corroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,958 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 87,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,714 miles

advise nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,884 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,318 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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BK56 BRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK56 BRV, 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 BK56 BRV registered?

BK56 BRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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