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GV06 BTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,537 mi
Last recorded189,537 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 189,537 miles

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded badly recommend replacement

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 183,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 180,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 180,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 168,482 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber appears to be slightly damp

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate bulb holder not fully secure

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly splitting

engine oil level low

unable to check boot space fully

Fail 17 Jul 2019 168,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber appears to be slightly damp

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate bulb holder not fully secure

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly splitting

engine oil level low

unable to check boot space fully

Pass 25 Jun 2018 152,002 miles

Rear bump stops on shock absorbers broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 152,002 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bump stops on shock absorbers broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside and offside rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,818 miles

air bag warning light staying on.

offside front tyre on legal wear limit.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre sligtly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,145 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,132 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,796 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 44,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

GV06 BTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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