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VK06 NSE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,675 mi
Last recorded245,675 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 NSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 245,675 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Wheel bearing bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 197,982 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 197,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 152,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,713 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2013 106,253 miles

EML on

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn heavilly on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 106,252 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn heavilly on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 98,622 miles

Front brake discs worn and scored.

Fuel cooler loose under car.

Plastic trims fitted to floor and engine.

Fail 9 May 2012 98,622 miles

Front brake discs worn and scored.

Fuel cooler loose under car.

Plastic trims fitted to floor and engine.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2011 91,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,185 miles

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

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

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 NSE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK06 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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