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SL06 BDV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,160 mi
Last recorded147,160 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 BDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 147,160 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 147,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 28 May 2015 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside outer sill damaged

offside windscreen washer jet not working

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

Pass 28 May 2015 133,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

nearside windscreen wiperblade worn

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside outer sill damaged

offside windscreen washer jet not working

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

Pass 31 May 2014 121,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SL06 BDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL06 BDV, 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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SL06 BDV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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