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KU06 YBM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,703 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 125,699 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,349 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,247 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,019 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,420 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,085 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear upper position light not working

Offside parking brake reading lower than the Nearside (RBT test)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light scratches on screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,781 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

Light scratches bon windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,432 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light scratches to front screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,379 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,229 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 26,204 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked between tread(can not determine how deep)

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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KU06 YBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU06 YBM, 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 KU06 YBM registered?

KU06 YBM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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