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AF06 VLA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear disc corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,532 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 27,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,253 miles

under body plastic covers on offside insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

under body plastic covers on offside insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,920 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,022 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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AF06 VLA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AF06 VLA, 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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AF06 VLA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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