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BT06 LSF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,186 mi
Last recorded196,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 196,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 158,709 miles

engine management light on-steering wheel has slight play-o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure-o/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-o/s/f d bush has slight movement-both suspension top mounts have slight lift-n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn-rear brake pads low-

Fail 26 Jun 2013 158,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on-steering wheel has slight play-o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure-o/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-o/s/f d bush has slight movement-both suspension top mounts have slight lift-n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn-rear brake pads low-

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,306 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,091 miles

engine under tray missing

Pass 24 Jul 2010 39,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,014 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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BT06 LSF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT06 LSF, 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 BT06 LSF registered?

BT06 LSF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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