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VF55 XFC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,058 mi
Last recorded173,058 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 173,058 miles

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 163,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 154,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 140,031 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 132,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 117,145 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 117,142 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 98,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,675 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 XFC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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The MOT history for VF55 XFC shows 12 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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