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R12 YRR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,838 mi
Last recorded171,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 YRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 171,838 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 144,192 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 114,575 miles

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2012 114,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,244 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,795 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 55,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,336 miles

NSF Seat Base Modified

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,336 miles

NSF Seat Base Modified

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 2,915 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R12 YRR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R12 YRR, 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 R12 YRR registered?

R12 YRR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is R12 YRR safe to buy?

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