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VK06 FET

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 103,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 103,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 87,314 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,328 miles

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,897 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 FET is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FET, 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 VK06 FET registered?

VK06 FET is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is VK06 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 FET shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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