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AF06 VLU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,407 mi
Last recorded128,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,407 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,407 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi dereriated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,995 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,665 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,554 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 VLU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

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

Is AF06 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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