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HY06 XVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,908 mi
Last recorded201,908 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 XVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 201,908 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 197,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 192,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 186,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 179,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 173,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 173,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 164,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 155,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 148,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2017 137,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 129,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 118,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 86,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,630 miles

wipers will need attention soon.

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 XVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY06 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

HY06 XVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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