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BL55 VYV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

287,800 mi
Last recorded287,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 287,800 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Nearside door mirror backing missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroding/lipped

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Jan 2019 287,791 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill dented

Nearside door mirror backing missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroding/lipped

front pads low

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jan 2018 286,846 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 280,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked also getting dirty behind lense (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 273,629 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 267,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s of car has body damage

Fail 29 Dec 2014 267,230 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s of car has body damage

Fail 4 Jan 2014 260,100 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 260,100 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 256,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 253,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 253,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 215,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 215,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 189,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 171,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 150,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 132,924 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 132,924 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,428 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 47,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,043 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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BL55 VYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BL55 VYV, 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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BL55 VYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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