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VX06 FFH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,793 mi
Last recorded196,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 FFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 196,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 191,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 185,868 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 184,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 183,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2021 181,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 175,824 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 175,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 154,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 136,826 miles

n/s/f tyre side walls wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 11 May 2017 136,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre side walls wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 10 May 2016 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER/OUTTER EDGES (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTTER /INNER EDGES (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 May 2016 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER/OUTTER EDGES (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTTER /INNER EDGES (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner/outter edges (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner/outter edges (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 May 2016 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner/outter edges (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner/outter edges (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2013 111,480 miles

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2013 111,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

front shock absorbers leaking slightly

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear brake discs worn & corroded / pads low

Pass 24 May 2012 100,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS lamp on

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both sidewalls, bald on inner edge, worn on outer edge and cut in tread

rear tyres slightly out of shape, n/s worse on 3mm

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 6 May 2011 56,289 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven 205 60 15 v

Fail 6 May 2011 86,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven 205 60 15 v

nearside rear upper side light inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,898 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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VX06 FFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VX06 FFH, 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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VX06 FFH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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