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VK06 RFO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,407 mi
Last recorded172,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 172,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass defaced

Fail 21 May 2025 172,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror glass defaced

Pass 2 May 2024 165,131 miles

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 May 2024 165,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 May 2023 157,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 May 2022 150,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 136,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 129,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 129,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 121,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 114,805 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 108,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt.

obd light on

Pass 1 May 2015 101,541 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 101,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,453 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 8 Apr 2013 82,250 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 4 Apr 2012 69,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,475 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 8 Apr 2009 39,942 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 RFO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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