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OY56 BHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,017 mi
Last recorded171,017 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 BHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 171,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,599 miles

E.M.L light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 168,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 160,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 155,094 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 155,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upright link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upright link (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2017 150,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 144,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 137,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 133,294 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OY56 BHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY56 BHX, 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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OY56 BHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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