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ET06 VFZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 VFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,970 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bump-stops deteriorated both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,970 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Bump-stops deteriorated both sides

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,186 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated both sides

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2017 110,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,156 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 104,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,904 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,904 miles

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

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front suspension console bushes starting to seperate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,700 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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ET06 VFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ET06 VFZ, 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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ET06 VFZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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