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BL06 YVN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,594 mi
Last recorded144,594 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 144,594 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,342 miles

small split in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken , showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

small split in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,570 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,676 miles

trace of brake fluid adjacent to front brakehose / caliper joint but no leak under pressure

Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,243 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,941 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 YVN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

BL06 YVN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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