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FY06 BFV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,932 mi
Last recorded214,932 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 214,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake recording minimum 16%

Fail 24 Jul 2019 214,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays restricting view

Pass 22 Sep 2018 203,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,510 miles

Offside Rear drop link has slight play

osr handbrake poor effort

Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear drop link has slight play

osr handbrake poor effort

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,823 miles

osr lens cracked

small chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr lens cracked

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,005 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,408 miles

NSR SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH COME AWAY FROM ARM NO EXCESSIVE PLAY

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,408 miles

NSR SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH COME AWAY FROM ARM NO EXCESSIVE PLAY

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,555 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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FY06 BFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY06 BFV, 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 FY06 BFV registered?

FY06 BFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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