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VX06 ZSO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,947 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 145,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 120,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 120,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 110,818 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,144 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,143 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,074 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

engine management light on

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,798 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear seat belt visual check only due to child seat

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,349 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,085 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,444 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 ZSO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

VX06 ZSO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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