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VN06 MKA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

243,970 mi
Last recorded243,970 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 243,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 224,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 223,946 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 202,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 202,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 191,397 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 191,140 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 170,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,301 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear some noise from both wheel bearings

Rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 9 Jan 2018 152,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear some noise from both wheel bearings

Rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,667 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer hanger bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,623 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,623 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,382 miles

centre exhaust sleeve brackets rusting through.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,963 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 22 May 2012 53,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 19 May 2011 38,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,274 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,390 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 MKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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