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BL06 XXY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 XXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 77,566 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,351 miles

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 54,351 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,271 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing swelling (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,557 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,645 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 51,641 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,925 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,925 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,638 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,122 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 XXY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL06 XXY, 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 XXY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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