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AY06 LYX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 LYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 126,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,065 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,966 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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AY06 LYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY06 LYX, 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 AY06 LYX registered?

AY06 LYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is AY06 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 LYX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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