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VK06 FYJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 53,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,955 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,679 miles

n/s/f tyre inner wall split

n/s/r tyre wearing lumpy

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,068 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 24,044 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,701 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 FYJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FYJ, 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 VK06 FYJ registered?

VK06 FYJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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