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BT56 MHM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 MHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 117,480 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 99,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,246 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,246 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 25,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2012 23,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,682 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,630 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,667 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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BT56 MHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 BT56 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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