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OY06 VYX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,540 mi
Last recorded125,540 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 125,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Insufficient engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,462 miles

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,388 miles

Manufactures guards fitted to underside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 101,388 miles

Manufactures guards fitted to underside

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 83,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,659 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 83,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 79,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 79,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,904 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,253 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 VYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VYX, 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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What year was OY06 VYX registered?

OY06 VYX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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