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A20 BVY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,236 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT INOP IN CENTRE

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 99,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,509 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,126 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 43,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,720 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,122 miles

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,042 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,783 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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A20 BVY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 BVY, 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 A20 BVY registered?

A20 BVY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is A20 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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