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NL06 BFZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 BFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 113,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,158 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 110,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault asr (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high high beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 106,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,096 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight screen damage small chip not in driver view

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,645 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner shoulder

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,645 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner shoulder

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under protective covering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 99,002 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 93,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 80,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,287 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT CV BOOT DETERIORATED.

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED AND DETERIORATED.

Pass 23 May 2011 46,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 39,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visaully

Pass 24 May 2010 39,057 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)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visaully

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,163 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)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

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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NL06 BFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 NL06 BFZ, 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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NL06 BFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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