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BL55 XLM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

355,300 mi
Last recorded355,300 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 355,300 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front damaged to front grill no sharp edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slighty binding on rear (1.3.1 (c))

both outer sills damaged dented

Fail 16 Oct 2018 355,232 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle mount broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front damaged to front grill no sharp edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged dented

Pass 16 Oct 2017 332,473 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All around (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2016 307,805 miles

Front outer/inner sill lips showing signs of damage but not effecting the vehicle

Offside Rear brake caliper damp but has no visable leaks

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 282,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 250,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 229,550 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 229,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 208,140 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,055 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 XLM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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