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BS06 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,978 mi
Last recorded128,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS06 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,224 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension and brake components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of rear frame and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 113,287 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 102,591 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 102,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 96,791 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,697 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,975 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,997 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both sides front tyres wearing low from inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,305 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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BS06 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BS06 VRS, 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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BS06 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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