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VN06 FWA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,190 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 86,364 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts worn resulting in considerable movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, forward inner bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,269 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush - straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mounts worn resulting in considerable movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, forward inner bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Towards inner shoulder ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 80,906 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Towards inner shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and low tread across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Mirror discoloured

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,077 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 64,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 64,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 48,148 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 34,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,153 miles

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

advise front and rear tyres small cracks around tread

Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,054 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread recommend replacing.

Pass 28 May 2009 9,437 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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VN06 FWA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN06 FWA, 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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VN06 FWA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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