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AU06 VVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,877 mi
Last recorded150,877 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 150,877 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 150,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,669 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,548 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,962 miles

nearside rear backplate missing

rear bump stops detatched

washer jet missing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 114,945 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear backplate missing

rear bump stops detatched

washer jet missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose, moving slightly in its fixing at suspension strut but is basically secure,

both sides front suspension rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated.

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated!.

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,401 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated all remaining pipes slightly deteriorated!, (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at rear clamp which has corroded through!, (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake hose, moving slightly in its fixing at suspension strut but is basically secure,

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

both sides front suspension rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated.

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated!.

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,632 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,018 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWEWR WISHBONE REAR BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,618 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,286 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,286 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,330 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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AU06 VVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU06 VVW, 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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AU06 VVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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