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SB55 YCE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,885 mi
Last recorded226,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 226,885 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 186,113 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 186,113 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 145,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SB55 YCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SB55 YCE, 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 SB55 YCE registered?

SB55 YCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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