MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rea tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s windscreen washer not working (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high both headlight aim to high (will not adjust) (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0/s rear tyre showing cords. (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorating
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres worn inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm bush deteriorating
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear tyres worn inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT56 GBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BT56 GBF, 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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BT56 GBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2006.
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