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GV06 BTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 146,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 128,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,831 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM

Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,449 miles

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/r tyre2.8mm / corrosion on n/s/r spring / o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

weep on o/s/f cv boot /

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,781 miles

engine cover x under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 89,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,561 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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GV06 BTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

GV06 BTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is GV06 BTY safe to buy?

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