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RA06 VLG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,558 mi
Last recorded52,558 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 52,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,606 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2024 46,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,402 miles

nearside front side indicater repeater slightly dull.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,112 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,184 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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RA06 VLG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RA06 VLG, 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 RA06 VLG registered?

RA06 VLG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is RA06 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 VLG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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