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OY06 VGM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,468 mi
Last recorded118,468 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sills becoming weak.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill becoming weak.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface of brake disc badly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam and subframe assembly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine very noisy/rattling at idle speed.

Fail 1 Oct 2026 118,447 miles

Front Registration plate insecure missing fixing screw at nearside (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sills becoming weak.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill becoming weak.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface of brake disc badly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring swinging arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam and subframe assembly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level under "MIN"on dipstick at time of test, 2.5 litres of engine oil added to engine to perform emissions test.

engine very noisy/rattling at idle speed.

Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 110,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wearing close to limits

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,786 miles

Covers fitted

Offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2020 99,786 miles

Covers fitted

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,734 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 99,602 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,644 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 94,644 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 49,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,277 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 VGM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY06 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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