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FX06 VHC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,641 mi
Last recorded177,641 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 177,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 170,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 159,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 159,850 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 143,807 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 11 Mar 2013 143,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,361 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 108,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,690 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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FX06 VHC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX06 VHC, 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 FX06 VHC registered?

FX06 VHC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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