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VK06 RFX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,101 mi
Last recorded177,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 177,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 169,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 164,188 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 158,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 152,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 146,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 146,992 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 140,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor split but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 5 May 2016 134,773 miles

1/ both front tyres becoming worn

Fail 4 May 2016 134,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ both front tyres becoming worn

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,216 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorared

Pass 1 May 2013 109,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 100,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,705 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 RFX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

VK06 RFX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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