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GL06 BZM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,627 mi
Last recorded124,627 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 124,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 150,022 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,287 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear seat belts unchecked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmissions too clean for print out

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,918 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear No. plate, starting to delaminate, front No. plate damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2010 99,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear No. plate, starting to delaminate, front No. plate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both rear bumpstops perished

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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GL06 BZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL06 BZM, 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 GL06 BZM registered?

GL06 BZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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