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BP55 TOU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,763 mi
Last recorded166,763 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 TOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 159,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 159,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 137,277 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 133,557 miles

Offside Front slight play in osf bottom arm bush (rear bush)

Pass 3 May 2017 129,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 125,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 121,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 117,346 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 108,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 108,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 98,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,701 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,580 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BP55 TOU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP55 TOU, 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 BP55 TOU registered?

BP55 TOU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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