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OY06 VGA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,319 mi
Last recorded173,319 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 173,319 miles

EML on dashboard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 153,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,054 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet stay clip broken

o/s/f tyre soft

oil and water low

Pass 18 Oct 2022 147,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet stay mounting clip broken

Pass 21 Oct 2021 144,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very white (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 21 Oct 2021 144,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are low and have got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,600 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 19 Oct 2020 138,600 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended center stalk jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 21 Oct 2019 129,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 21 Oct 2019 129,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,703 miles

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

recommend wheels off to check rear brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,972 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 20 Oct 2017 104,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall has large split/tear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,069 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge-bald

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 11 Jul 2017 102,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge-bald

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,085 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,597 miles

1 bulb out in centre brake light

n/s/r bump stop split/broken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,597 miles

1 bulb out in centre brake light

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r bump stop split/broken

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,731 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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OY06 VGA 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 70.4%.

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 OY06 VGA, 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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OY06 VGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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