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SX06 BFK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,307 mi
Last recorded227,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 227,307 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 209,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 209,858 miles

Braking system leaking abs unit (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 176,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 160,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 120,906 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,484 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 108,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,020 miles

Both rear tyres cracking (ageing)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracking (ageing)

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

Rear brake discs rusty and poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,302 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,748 miles

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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SX06 BFK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SX06 BFK, 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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SX06 BFK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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