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BO53 NLF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 NLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 141,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 139,385 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 139,385 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,314 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 127,552 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE RUNNING OFF AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE RUNNING OFF

Fail 10 Aug 2018 127,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CORDS ARE SHOWING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Outer BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE RUNNING OFF AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Front CV BOOT PIN HOLE

Offside Front SHOCKER DAMP

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE RUNNING OFF

Rear HEATSHEILD LOSE

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,607 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,648 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,974 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 99,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

front brake discs has slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

mil lamp on

Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,567 miles

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

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

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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BO53 NLF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BO53 NLF, 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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BO53 NLF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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