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AF06 VVM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

320,538 mi
Last recorded320,538 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 320,538 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 320,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2015 293,643 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 28 May 2015 293,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 267,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 239,027 miles

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

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

seats are dirty

Fail 29 May 2014 239,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine check light on

seats are dirty

Pass 26 Nov 2013 211,153 miles

offside rear tyres starting to get close to tread depth markers

Pass 29 May 2013 185,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 155,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 27 Nov 2012 155,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 30 May 2012 125,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 135,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,897 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 VVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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