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SX06 BGF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,030 mi
Last recorded171,030 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 171,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 171,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,592 miles

Front Lower ENGINE COVER SHEET CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 140,704 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all over general corrrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all over general corrrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 140,702 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,431 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,848 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 125,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,773 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,515 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 104,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 85,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 67,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 55,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 55,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 BGF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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