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VK06 FEP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,104 mi
Last recorded190,104 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 190,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 173,050 miles

Front exhaust front pipe hanger bracket insecure

Front lower suspension arm p bushes perished

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Rear inner suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 7 Jul 2025 173,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust front pipe hanger bracket insecure

Front lower suspension arm p bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated replace asap (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2.5 mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 131,005 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2.5 mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,089 miles

nsf damper weeping

both wishbone rear bushes are worn and soft

rear brake flexi hoses are cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2022 105,089 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf damper weeping

both wishbone rear bushes are worn and soft

rear brake flexi hoses are cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,389 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 76,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,455 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,596 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 63,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,164 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,891 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,129 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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VK06 FEP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VK06 FEP, 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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VK06 FEP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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