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BL06 HCZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 145,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 130,417 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

CENTRE STOP LAMP N/W

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,588 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 118,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 103,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,247 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 20,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57 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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BL06 HCZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 HCZ, 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 BL06 HCZ registered?

BL06 HCZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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