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FY06 BGO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,535 mi
Last recorded154,535 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 154,535 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear gearbox mount is partially broken. Replacement is strongly advised (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 154,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear gearbox mount is partially broken. Replacement is strongly advised (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 146,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,659 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 111,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,451 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,761 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,812 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,327 miles

N/s c.v. gaiter in poor condition.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,555 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,361 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 BGO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY06 BGO, 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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FY06 BGO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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