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BN06 VEL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,663 mi
Last recorded146,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,663 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,814 miles

Front lower suspension arms, rear bushes perishing

N/S windscreen washer jet inoperative

N/S/F constant velocity gaiter splitting at small end

N/S/R tyre worn bald on inner egde

O/S/F shock absorber weeping

Raer tyres mishaped on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pads wearing thin

front lower arm rear bushes perished

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

n/s/r tyre feathered

o/s/r tyre slightly feathered

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,566 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,205 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 VEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BN06 VEL, 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 BN06 VEL registered?

BN06 VEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is BN06 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 VEL 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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