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VX06 VSM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,400 mi
Last recorded223,400 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 223,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 223,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 204,957 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 204,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 187,772 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 170,448 miles

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

full under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 170,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

full under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 159,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 136,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS BADLY WORN AND NEED CHANGING

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE ONLY JUST PASSED

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,327 miles

Front 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 28 Feb 2011 67,002 miles

handbrake stiff in operation

Fail 28 Feb 2011 67,002 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake stiff in operation

split in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front & rear discs worn/pitted/corroded-recommend investigate

rear brakes binding-recommend investigate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,127 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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VX06 VSM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VX06 VSM registered?

VX06 VSM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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