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HK06 BUU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 BUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 67,209 miles

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

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

airbag light on

cracks to offside rear light unit

Pass 12 May 2010 62,876 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF Lower arm aera bush beginning to split.

NSF Tyre 2/3mm

NSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

OSF Lower arm rear bush beginning to split.

OSF Tyre 2/3mm

OSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

STRONG ADVISE: OSR Tyre 2.0/just under 2.0

Fail 12 May 2010 62,876 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF Lower arm aera bush beginning to split.

NSF Tyre 2/3mm

NSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

OSF Lower arm rear bush beginning to split.

OSF Tyre 2/3mm

OSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

STRONG ADVISE: OSR Tyre 2.0/just under 2.0

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 6 May 2009 47,982 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 47,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HK06 BUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HK06 BUU, 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 HK06 BUU registered?

HK06 BUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is HK06 BUU safe to buy?

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