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VX06 XBS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,209 mi
Last recorded201,209 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 201,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 201,205 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 179,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 179,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 170,799 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 160,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 142,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 142,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,168 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XBS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

Is VX06 XBS safe to buy?

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