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VF55 UBM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,811 mi
Last recorded156,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension bump stops and dust shrouds perished and insecure

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 147,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops perished

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear and out of shape

Fail 14 Feb 2014 147,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops perished

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre inner edge wear and out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2013 138,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,080 miles

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,993 miles

rear bump stops perished

Fail 14 Feb 2011 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,374 miles

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

front number plate slight cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2010 99,372 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2009 85,413 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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VF55 UBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF55 UBM, 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 VF55 UBM registered?

VF55 UBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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