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YM55 BFY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 BFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 146,503 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake efficiency could be better

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres just above wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear parking brake efficiency could be better

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres just above wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,755 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, recommend new tyre sooner rather than later

Parking brake lever on offside calliper not returning to it's stop position

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear number plate is delaminated but not likely to be missread

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,383 miles

205/60/15 91V Cooper

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades starting to smear

nsf tyre has cut to side wall but no cords visable

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre small cut no cords

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,476 miles

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre 3mm

recommend wheel alighnment is checked ref tyre wear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,565 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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YM55 BFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YM55 BFY, 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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YM55 BFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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