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BL55 VNU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,695 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,558 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,989 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 119,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,470 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 89,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 66,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap door button broken, but door can still be opened manualy

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL55 VNU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL55 VNU, 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 BL55 VNU registered?

BL55 VNU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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The MOT history for BL55 VNU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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