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BL55 VYY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

298,681 mi
Last recorded298,681 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 298,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 278,744 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 278,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 252,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 233,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 208,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 185,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 161,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2010
Pass 22 May 2009 79,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 116 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 VYY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

BL55 VYY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is BL55 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 VYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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