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VN06 FWM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,932 mi
Last recorded139,932 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Most suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2022 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Most suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 116,111 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes back plates corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn CV BOOT WORN (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing LOWER ARM INNER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,645 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,935 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,533 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 FWM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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