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HY06 ZZR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,965 mi
Last recorded162,965 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ZZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 162,965 miles

n/s/f tyre approx 3.0mm tread in places

n/s/r park brake efficiency low

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush showing wear

rear subframe showing mainly age related corrosion heavy in places

Fail 13 Feb 2026 162,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre approx 3.0mm tread in places

n/s/r park brake efficiency low

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush showing wear

rear subframe showing mainly age related corrosion heavy in places

Pass 5 Feb 2025 157,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,992 miles

rear brake back plates

trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Feb 2022 141,822 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 137,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 132,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 124,430 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop split

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,791 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective height sensor separated (1.7.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,814 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,364 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,531 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 85,452 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,517 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,725 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HY06 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

HY06 ZZR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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