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VA06 ADO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,908 mi
Last recorded190,908 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 ADO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 190,908 miles

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 181,136 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 166,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 166,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,462 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 151,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 144,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,481 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 122,943 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

center rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

center rear brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,910 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,925 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre has a very small bulge on outer side wall

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,104 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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VA06 ADO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VA06 ADO, 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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VA06 ADO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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