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VK06 VMU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,824 miles

n/s/r tyre valve cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2017 134,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre valve cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 122,458 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,381 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,250 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear bump stop worn.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,059 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,555 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner egdes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,730 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 VMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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