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VX06 ZTF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,499 mi
Last recorded279,499 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 ZTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 279,499 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 279,499 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 274,479 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 274,479 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 253,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 253,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 217,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 184,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 184,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 149,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,375 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 ZTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

VX06 ZTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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