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PF06 VGN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,235 mi
Last recorded174,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 VGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 174,235 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 171,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 160,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 160,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 150,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 139,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 139,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 124,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 14 May 2015 124,652 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 May 2014 113,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 113,519 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,108 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not exposing bodycords

Pass 4 May 2011 82,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 69,284 miles

timing belt due soon on age.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,777 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF06 VGN, 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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PF06 VGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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