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VA06 BVL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 160,251 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 160,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 150,430 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VA06 BVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VA06 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA06 BVL registered?

VA06 BVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is VA06 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 BVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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