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GV06 BSY

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,912 mi
Last recorded161,912 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 161,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 161,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1.spare tyre flat 2.n/s/f tyre weaar on inner and outer edges 3.n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 143,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,882 miles

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

bonnet release lever missing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,494 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 BSY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV06 BSY, 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 GV06 BSY registered?

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

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