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VX06 XBN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,529 mi
Last recorded172,529 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 172,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 162,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 151,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,625 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,400 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 XBN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

VX06 XBN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VX06 XBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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