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GJ06 BXP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

233,712 mi
Last recorded233,712 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 BXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 233,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror shows damage

Rear subframe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2020 233,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged leaking (1.6 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation excess travel (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seizing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2020 233,398 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation excess travel (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seizing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 233,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 224,031 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 224,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn unevenly on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 216,736 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 216,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 205,546 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has crack in top of screen outside swept area (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Jan 2017 205,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has crack in top of screen outside swept area (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 195,033 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 195,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 182,458 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber weeping slightly

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Feb 2015 182,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f shock absorber weeping slightly

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,878 miles

Front Registration Plate damaged SPLIT

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on ionside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 168,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Registration Plate damaged SPLIT

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on ionside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 139,504 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 139,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,127 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 117,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,592 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,200 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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GJ06 BXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 GJ06 BXP, 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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GJ06 BXP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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