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BW55 RZG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,093 mi
Last recorded123,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,093 miles

both front arm rear bushes worn and splitting

fluctuating brake readings

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 123,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front arm rear bushes worn and splitting

fluctuating brake readings

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 115,726 miles

Emissions not tested Engine very smokey (7.3.A.1)

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

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)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,617 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 95,617 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,797 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Dec 2011 52,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake disc's have a slight lip

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 52,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc's have a slight lip

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,599 miles

child seat nsr belt ok

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

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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BW55 RZG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW55 RZG, 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 BW55 RZG registered?

BW55 RZG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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