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NB06 VRV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 158,831 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chasis, coil springs,suspension componants brake and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 141,250 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 141,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 140,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 139,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 139,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,939 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 102,930 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,187 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve one clamp broken, OSF brake binding slightly, All discs slightly pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges but no cords exposed yet (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges but no cords exposed yet (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,310 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,310 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 58,041 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly misting

Front tyres on 3mm

Offside rear outer brake pad lower than nearside rear outer brake pad

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 3 May 2013 57,969 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front shock absorbers slightly misting

Front tyres on 3mm

Nearside front inner drriveshaft boot split

Offside rear outer brake pad lower than nearside rear outer brake pad

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,370 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,369 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 45,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 27,551 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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NB06 VRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NB06 VRV, 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 NB06 VRV registered?

NB06 VRV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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