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GV06 BTF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,763 mi
Last recorded36,763 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 36,763 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 33,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,544 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner face

Fail 6 Feb 2017 32,543 miles

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

Both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner face

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,338 miles

Front and rear indicators colour has deteriorated to the limits

Fail 12 Feb 2016 31,335 miles

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

'TPMS' fault light is illuminated

Front and rear indicators colour has deteriorated to the limits

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,076 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split/tear on inner sidewall.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 30,074 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to split / tear on inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,740 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,711 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall outer circumference. Suggest monitored closely or changed.

Wiper blades deteriorating, particularly nearside suggest renewed.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,469 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,981 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 BTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GV06 BTF, 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 BTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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