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SB06 YDM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,529 mi
Last recorded176,529 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 YDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,529 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 157,137 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 146,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,699 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 136,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 129,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 114,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 102,582 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,361 miles

both offside tyres low on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyres low on edges

Pass 16 May 2012 72,725 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,741 miles

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

addtional indicator bulb inop

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,984 miles

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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SB06 YDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB06 YDM, 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 YDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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