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BL06 XXU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 XXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,988 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 101,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,846 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2023 99,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,824 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,123 miles

bonnet pull handle missing

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,242 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2018 81,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,705 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,077 miles

Brake warning light on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper poor

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,642 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,155 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 45,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 34,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,956 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 XXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BL06 XXU, 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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BL06 XXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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