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FP06 VRU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

240,599 mi
Last recorded240,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 240,599 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 240,592 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 229,897 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 229,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 219,838 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 219,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 210,180 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 19 Oct 2021 187,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 175,023 miles

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

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

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Fail 2 Nov 2020 175,010 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 18 Dec 2019 169,777 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 169,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,522 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 144,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 144,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,753 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 110,518 miles

slight parking brake imbalance - offside rear is weaker

Pass 13 May 2015 97,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 97,524 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 85,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 71,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,902 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 48,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,685 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 VRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VRU, 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 FP06 VRU registered?

FP06 VRU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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