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AU06 VWR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 172,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 168,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 163,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 154,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 154,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 150,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 143,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 138,953 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2017 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in sidewall but no cords

Fail 16 Mar 2017 137,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in sidewall but no cords

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 126,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,064 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2012 98,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 98,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,130 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,130 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,405 miles

both front tyre treads approx 2.5mm

n/s rear tyre tread slightly distorted,tread worn to 3mm

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 VWR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 AU06 VWR, 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 AU06 VWR registered?

AU06 VWR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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