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BK56 BTX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 80,600 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

under floor fuel cooler bracket snapped and loose

Fail 5 Jun 2026 80,598 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

under floor fuel cooler bracket snapped and loose

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,199 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

under floor fuel cooler bracket snapped

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-60-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,716 miles

Nearside outer sill dented

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,705 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,141 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under floor covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,079 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 53,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,226 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,226 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,907 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit,bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,763 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 30,206 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

TYRE SIZE 205/60/15

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet pull broken

pads lok low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,798 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,866 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 BTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK56 BTX, 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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BK56 BTX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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