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DF55 VFW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 115,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,239 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,831 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and most related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,017 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 90,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively boarder line (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning sign on binnacle

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,157 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 87,157 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,675 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 82,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,620 miles

child seat fitted belts not tested

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,433 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 52,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,637 miles

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

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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DF55 VFW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DF55 VFW, 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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DF55 VFW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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