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GJ06 BXR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,306 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,539 miles

both rear tyres starting to mis shape on inner edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,697 miles

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

O/S/F steering/suspension play detected

Offside front brake pad sensor wire is broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,696 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F steering/suspension play detected

Offside front brake pad sensor wire is broken

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on the inner sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,124 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,505 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,229 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres deep cuts to tread

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 BXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ06 BXR, 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 GJ06 BXR registered?

GJ06 BXR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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