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GV06 BUP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 106,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,184 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 101,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,884 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 97,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 94,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 94,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 86,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,022 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre tread has uneven wear

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,686 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 14,388 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 6,623 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,235 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 BUP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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