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BV56 ZDY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 120,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 105,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,249 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,318 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 77,194 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside console bushes slightly spilt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,402 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,491 miles

Advise puncture in both rear tyres

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,491 miles

Advise puncture in both rear tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

metal in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear lower link suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

rear brake pads appear low,advise wheel removal for further inspection

rear tyres cracking and feathered slightly

slight play in offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,097 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,568 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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BV56 ZDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BV56 ZDY, 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 BV56 ZDY registered?

BV56 ZDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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