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BV06 XYP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,716 mi
Last recorded70,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,716 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear brake back plate loose

rear suspension bump stops perished /loose

Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,716 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake back plate loose

rear suspension bump stops perished /loose

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,234 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 54,230 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 46,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,154 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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BV06 XYP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV06 XYP, 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 BV06 XYP registered?

BV06 XYP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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