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VK06 FYU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,903 mi
Last recorded123,903 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,903 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 101,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,434 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cover underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,890 miles

air bag light on

cover underneath front of vehicle

covers under both sides of vehicle

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 FYU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

VK06 FYU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is VK06 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 FYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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