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GV06 BRF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

242,343 mi
Last recorded242,343 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 242,343 miles

both outer sills damaged

engine oil leak

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 242,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both outer sills damaged

engine oil leak

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 202,155 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 202,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 169,552 miles

both lower arm rear bushes worn

ns side repeater damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2012 169,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both lower arm rear bushes worn

ns side repeater damaged

nsf and nsr tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 139,571 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished

ns side repeater damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both lower arm rear bushes perished

ns side repeater damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,374 miles

both cv boots weeping grease

fear indicator bulbs faded

ns side repeater lens missing

ns sill dented

nsf damper damp with oil

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 100,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ns side repeater lens missing

ns sill dented

nsf damper damp with oil

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

fear indicator bulbs faded

all brake pads worn low

both cv boots weeping grease

Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,055 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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GV06 BRF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GV06 BRF, 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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GV06 BRF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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