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BT55 YRA

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,316 mi
Last recorded213,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 213,316 miles

offside handbrake performance down

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2015 213,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

offside handbrake performance down

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2014 206,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 187,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 162,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 162,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 147,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 134,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 105,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 86,091 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 43,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YRA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

BT55 YRA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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