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VN06 FWB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,194 mi
Last recorded204,194 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 204,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 204,194 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 185,017 miles

rear tyres have edge wear

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 185,017 miles

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)

rear tyres have edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 170,051 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 170,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 156,964 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)

f/tyres bold on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 156,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

f/tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,075 miles

rear tyres going out of shape .

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,075 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 108,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing low..front(forwards)lower arm bushs becoming weak/slight movement....

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,300 miles

rear brake pads wearing low..front(forwards)lower arm bushs becoming weak/slight movement....

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,531 miles

airbag warning lamp is on

slight movement in both front lower wishbone front bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,715 miles

front / rear tyres getting low ,check front / rear pads in 500 to 1000 miles .

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,751 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 FWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN06 FWB, 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 VN06 FWB registered?

VN06 FWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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