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VR51 TMR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 TMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 150,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 150,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 4 Sep 2024 144,266 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic headlamp self leveling device broken and system not operating (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working fitted in wing mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,215 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 116,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 104,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,288 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 79,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,657 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply.

Offside Rear Out of shape on inner edge.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,657 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply.

Offside Rear Out of shape on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

both front tyres wearing low

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 68,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

both front tyres wearing low

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,454 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread.

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

O/S/R tyre cracking inner sidewall.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,115 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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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VR51 TMR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VR51 TMR, 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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VR51 TMR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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