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OY06 VYW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,740 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,375 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,180 miles

front tires wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2018 61,180 miles

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

front tires wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2017 55,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,821 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 50,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 47,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 42,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 42,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 33,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,091 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,071 miles

front nearside and offside tyres show signs of treadwear

offside tyre slighty worn on outer edge

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 VYW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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