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PF06 VGL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,859 mi
Last recorded173,859 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,859 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 166,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 158,171 miles

front brake hoses perished

front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

offside rear indicator faded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 149,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 127,909 miles

front and rear disc#s starting to rust

Pass 21 Jun 2010 106,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 106,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 83,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

1/ o/s/front shocker misting slightly.2/ high level stop light not fully working.

3/ vehicle has an 18% front brake imbalance.

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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PF06 VGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF06 VGL, 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 PF06 VGL registered?

PF06 VGL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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