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1723VX73

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1723VX73
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2016 123,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

all tyres slightly worn on all edges

Fail 14 May 2015 118,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 118,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1723VX73 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 1723VX73, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1723VX73 registered?

1723VX73 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is 1723VX73 safe to buy?

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