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BL55 XLK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,069 mi
Last recorded139,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 139,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 138,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 121,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 78,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,694 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,876 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 XLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

BL55 XLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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