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VO06 ZXG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 ZXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,708 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 132,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,272 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,778 miles

Fuel filter canister top plate is corroded )( common fault

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating near to the limits. Gaiter is now starting to leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,474 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,556 miles

BOTH front tyres are starting to wear low on tread.

FUEL FILTER HOUSEING TOP COVER IS BADLY CORRODED AND MAY BE STARTING TO LEAK

Nearside front tyre worn smooth in places on inner tread band / shoulder area.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

Offside indicator repeater lamp light output is poor. ( dirt in lamp )

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,264 miles

The n/s front shock absorber is weaping fluid

The rear brake pads are very low

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,361 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low on tread.

Nearside front tyre worn low on tread.

Offside front tyre worn to legal tread depth limits on inner tread band. (smooth on shoulder)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,539 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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VO06 ZXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VO06 ZXG, 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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VO06 ZXG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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