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BL55 ZFP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,832 mi
Last recorded124,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 124,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,500 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,549 miles

advise engine covers

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken bottom ring (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise engine covers

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,361 miles

child seat to rear

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,361 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat to rear

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,257 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,694 miles

unable to check r/ns seat belt because of baby seat

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,052 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,052 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,204 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre inner edges wearing slightly

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 ZFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

BL55 ZFP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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