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BL06 YFO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

424,643 mi
Last recorded424,643 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 424,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 424,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 402,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 401,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 363,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 305,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 249,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 198,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 136,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 426 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 YFO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

BL06 YFO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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