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SB06 YCL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,442 mi
Last recorded186,442 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 YCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 180,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Surface rust on upper wheel arch

Rear central high stop lamp not working

Spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Aug 2018 175,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 175,637 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 166,543 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 166,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 154,525 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 154,525 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 142,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,713 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,713 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 120,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 120,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,325 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 1,460 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,167 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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SB06 YCL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB06 YCL, 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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SB06 YCL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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