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VX06 XBF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,156 mi
Last recorded167,156 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 167,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner and outer edges to pass MOT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner and outer edges to pass MOT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,763 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,653 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has excessive inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 141,273 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,560 miles

Front wipers deteriorated but still provide adequate clearing of screen

Fail 9 Mar 2017 130,466 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1)

Front wipers deteriorated but still provide adequate clearing of screen

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,567 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,056 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,105 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,105 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,529 miles

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

Rear disc's corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,870 miles

o/s/r/tyre/worn/on/inside/edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/tyre/worn/on/inside/edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,714 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,540 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not lighting up fully

Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,540 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not lighting up fully

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,517 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 XBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VX06 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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