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VU06 XRX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,235 mi
Last recorded120,235 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,235 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on worn on inside

Fail 6 Aug 2015 120,235 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres on worn on inside

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 109,579 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,917 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2012 85,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,279 miles

n/s/r tyre advise

Fail 17 May 2010 56,599 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,024 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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VU06 XRX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU06 XRX, 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 VU06 XRX registered?

VU06 XRX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is VU06 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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