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GL06 BZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,692 mi
Last recorded134,692 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,692 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 132,368 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,832 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,379 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,604 miles

engine manangement light on

nsr lamp cluster cracked but does not emit

Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine manangement light on

nsr lamp cluster cracked but does not emit

Pass 24 May 2013 108,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 100,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low (2.5mm)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low (2.5mm)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,225 miles

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

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

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 BZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BZS, 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 BZS registered?

GL06 BZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2006.

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The MOT history for GL06 BZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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