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BT55 YPV

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,001 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,001 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,480 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2013 97,480 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side headlight cover rear missing

rear discs have slight lip on

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,668 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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BT55 YPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT55 YPV, 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 BT55 YPV registered?

BT55 YPV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2006.

Is BT55 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 YPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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