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ML06 VXZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

340,288 mi
Last recorded340,288 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 340,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre engine mt worn

Fail 14 Oct 2020 340,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre engine mt worn

Pass 11 Nov 2019 329,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 317,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 317,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 305,812 miles

nearside headlight adjuster at full limit

nearside rear parking brake may require attention

possible oil or fuel leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 305,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside headlight adjuster at full limit

nearside rear parking brake may require attention

possible oil or fuel leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 294,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 285,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 276,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 260,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 242,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 220,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 205,384 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 185,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 185,932 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 177,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 134,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 134,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,552 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 108,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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ML06 VXZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ML06 VXZ, 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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ML06 VXZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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