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VA06 ADZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,499 mi
Last recorded197,499 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 ADZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 197,499 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 197,499 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 193,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 193,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 189,187 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 181,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 175,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 175,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 170,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 18 Aug 2020 170,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Aug 2019 164,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 160,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 160,944 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 152,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 152,451 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 139,393 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,426 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 128,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,901 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,595 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perish on tread

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 ADZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ADZ, 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 ADZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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