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LR06 BSU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,222 mi
Last recorded111,222 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 107,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 107,812 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 76,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,116 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,139 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,424 miles

Front 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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LR06 BSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR06 BSU, 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 LR06 BSU registered?

LR06 BSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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