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OY06 VFH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 171,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 166,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 157,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen cracked

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2022 157,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen cracked

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,273 miles

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 141,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,324 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 131,324 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,390 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 104,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,109 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,834 miles

n/side washer jet requires adjustment.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side washer jet requires adjustment.

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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OY06 VFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY06 VFH, 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 OY06 VFH registered?

OY06 VFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OY06 VFH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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