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RA06 VLV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,638 mi
Last recorded183,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 183,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 183,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 175,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 166,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 157,136 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,059 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

stonechip damage in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,059 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

stonechip damage in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,364 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,013 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 VLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

RA06 VLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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