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AF06 VLK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,368 mi
Last recorded164,368 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,368 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 152,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 152,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,033 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 120,023 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing split all way round (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,873 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,125 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF06 VLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF06 VLK, 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 AF06 VLK registered?

AF06 VLK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is AF06 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VLK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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