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VK06 RHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 RHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2022 120,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,579 miles

Offside Front wish bone rear bush perished

front hoses perished

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wish bone rear bush perished

Offside Rear o/s/r brake binding slightly

front hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,696 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

rera tyres worn on inner edges

wish bone bushes perished

Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front brake hoses perished

rera tyres worn on inner edges

wish bone bushes perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,362 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,886 miles

both front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) perished, splitting and weak

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing adult seat belts to be tested

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) perished, splitting and weak

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing adult seat belts to be tested

Pass 23 Jul 2016 57,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 44,617 miles

BOTH rear shockabsorber DUST SHROUDS detatched from main units.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s front Underwing shield------Fixing broken/ detatched

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,994 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,148 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

rear suspension bump stops perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,814 miles

Traction control warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Traction control warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,553 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 RHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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