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J666 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,931 mi
Last recorded184,931 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 184,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 184,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 183,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 177,925 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 177,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,029 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 126,024 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,300 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 114,215 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 144,215 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,274 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,274 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,247 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 68,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,706 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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J666 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J666 VRS, 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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J666 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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