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ML06 YJT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,183 mi
Last recorded202,183 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 YJT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 202,183 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2026 202,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Light intensity also reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2025 186,935 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 186,894 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WITH DASH LIGHT

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 160,388 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/f sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight adjusters damaged

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 160,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/f sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight adjusters damaged

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 144,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 129,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 115,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,018 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 102,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,199 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded on inner faces.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,169 miles

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

Front brake discs lightly corroded on inner faces.

Offside Front tyre is on 2mm outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre is cut all around inner side wall,no ply or cord showing.

Pass 14 May 2016 79,054 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 79,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 May 2015 72,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 72,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 67,649 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 67,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,958 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,748 miles

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 YJT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML06 YJT, 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 YJT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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