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YA06 BNZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

280,186 mi
Last recorded280,186 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 BNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 280,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 280,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 264,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 216,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 162,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 162,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,847 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,557 miles

Advise n/s outer c.v boot weeping grease.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 71,523 miles

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

Advise n/s/f outer c.v boot weeping grease.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 165 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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YA06 BNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YA06 BNZ, 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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What year was YA06 BNZ registered?

YA06 BNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YA06 BNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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