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RO06 YBV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,257 mi
Last recorded147,257 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 147,257 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 147,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 51,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,661 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,088 miles

rattling/ clanking from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

grease weep from nearside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,066 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,962 miles

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

cracks to nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks to nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,427 miles

Advise both rear tyres deteriorating(cracking)between treads

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,427 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advise both rear tyres deteriorating(cracking)between treads

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,910 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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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RO06 YBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO06 YBV, 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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RO06 YBV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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