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OY06 XTL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 93,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,849 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 40,849 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,923 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 39,923 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,325 miles

nearside mirror casing damaged

slight damage to both front wings

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,965 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2016 33,965 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 30,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,352 miles

front tyre treds getting low

small cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,467 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 XTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY06 XTL registered?

OY06 XTL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is OY06 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 XTL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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