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L70 VMS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 VMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,118 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion at rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,699 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 82,697 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,896 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,571 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,668 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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L70 VMS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L70 VMS, 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 L70 VMS registered?

L70 VMS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is L70 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 VMS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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