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FP06 VPA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 117,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2026 117,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak levle low

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2025 108,438 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 24 Sep 2025 108,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,793 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,787 miles

Both rear indicators fading

Coolant level low

Front under tray hanging down at rear

Grease around off side inner C.V. gaiter

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,787 miles

Both rear indicators fading

Coolant level low

Front under tray hanging down at rear

Grease around off side inner C.V. gaiter

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

under tray slightly loose

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to bumper

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

under tray slightly loose

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

N/S rear additional side light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,870 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 81,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,861 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,824 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,109 miles

slight front and rear brake fluctuation

Pass 23 May 2013 63,689 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2012 56,764 miles

bonnet stay seat broken

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges - stepped tread

front brake pads and discs becoming worn

wipers becoming worn

Pass 24 May 2011 48,885 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 64,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,955 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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FP06 VPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP06 VPA, 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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FP06 VPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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