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HY06 UGN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,784 mi
Last recorded145,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 UGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,784 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 145,786 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 135,755 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,737 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wearing thin on edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 111,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 107,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of binding and getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,013 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,442 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear tyre has a split in the tread

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread area

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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HY06 UGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY06 UGN, 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 HY06 UGN registered?

HY06 UGN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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