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VX06 VST

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,537 mi
Last recorded170,537 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 170,537 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 170,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 161,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,360 miles

All 4 Tyre Showing Signs of Perishing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,678 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 103,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,675 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 VST is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VX06 VST, 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 VST registered?

VX06 VST is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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