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ML06 VYA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,158 mi
Last recorded174,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 174,158 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear axle/ under body corroded in places

various shock-Absorber/ coil spring corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 174,158 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear axle/ under body corroded in places

various shock-Absorber/ coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 172,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust clamp corroded/ system slightly insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places some areas close to failure limit

Underseal restricting inspection

Various tyres cracking/perishing

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2025 172,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Exhaust clamp corroded/ system slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places some areas close to failure limit

Underseal restricting inspection

Various tyres cracking/perishing

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2024 170,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axles corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes cracking/perishing

Underseal in various places/Undertray Restricting inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2024 170,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axles corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes cracking/perishing

Underseal in various places/Undertray Restricting inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2023 165,773 miles

Rear suspension and axle corroded

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 158,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 158,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 151,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 151,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 147,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall looks to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 25 Aug 2020 147,430 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall looks to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,063 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

os n ns rear tires worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,833 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 7 Sep 2011 69,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,725 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,676 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ML06 VYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML06 VYA, 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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ML06 VYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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