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VF55 VTE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,785 mi
Last recorded109,785 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 VTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,785 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,095 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower suspension arms corroded

Offside number plate light not working

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dimmer than nearside lamp

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,687 miles

Nearside door mirror does not provide a view to the rear

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,426 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,426 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,254 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,784 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 VTE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

VF55 VTE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is VF55 VTE safe to buy?

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