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BN06 SBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 SBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 139,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 134,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 123,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 119,179 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine check light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,292 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,292 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine tapping

front brake disc pitted on inside edge

nearside cv boot insecure

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine tappy

n/s wing mirror glass broken

seat belt not tested front passenger seat due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine noisey

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s outer cv boot requires attention

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,685 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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BN06 SBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN06 SBO, 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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BN06 SBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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