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SY06 YDS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

317,898 mi
Last recorded317,898 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 317,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 273,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 271,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 220,271 miles

n/s/r door does not open

Fail 19 May 2009 220,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY06 YDS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SY06 YDS, 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 SY06 YDS registered?

SY06 YDS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is SY06 YDS safe to buy?

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