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VF55 XEX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,436 mi
Last recorded210,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 210,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 173,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 144,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 144,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 135,203 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 135,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 113,924 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,159 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 112,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XEX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VF55 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 XEX registered?

VF55 XEX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is VF55 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 XEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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