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VF55 UCG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,763 mi
Last recorded165,763 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 UCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 165,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2019 163,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 159,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 149,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 142,120 miles

bonnet release faulty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 142,120 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release faulty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 129,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,453 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 114,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,244 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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VF55 UCG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VF55 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

VF55 UCG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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