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EF06 BJV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,669 mi
Last recorded164,669 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,669 miles

TURBO INTERCOOLER PIPE INSECURE.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 164,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 1 OF. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR LAMP (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TURBO INTERCOOLER PIPE INSECURE.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,559 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL IS LONGER THAN NORMAL.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,213 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 128,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very muddy underneath

Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,425 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very muddy underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 726,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 726,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,026 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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EF06 BJV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF06 BJV, 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 EF06 BJV registered?

EF06 BJV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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