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SX06 BFV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,719 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 124,631 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside tail light damaged

Offside sill soft

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

sills rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2018 111,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper (outer) position light not working

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside tail light damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill soft

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,388 miles

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

o/s outer sill weak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,387 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,141 miles

Nearside front fog light in-op

Nearside tail light lens damaged/repaired with lens tape

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front fog light in-op

Nearside tail light lens damaged/repaired with lens tape

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,459 miles

front brake discs corroded

nsr tail lamp showing slight white light

Fail 27 Jun 2012 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs corroded

nsr tail lamp showing slight white light

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,292 miles

high level stop not working

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop not working

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,098 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 42,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SX06 BFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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