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KY06 HYF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 HYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,217 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil on min

Fail 22 Oct 2025 154,206 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil on min

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 143,508 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both brake flexi hoses worn

Fail 29 Mar 2021 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake flexi hoses worn

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,393 miles

1 led on h/l/b not working

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,393 miles

1 led on h/l/b not working

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,955 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,395 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KY06 HYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KY06 HYF, 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 KY06 HYF registered?

KY06 HYF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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