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SY06 YEJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,289 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 339,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 140,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 140,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,234 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 135,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,923 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,061 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 23 Jun 2009 38,165 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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SY06 YEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY06 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

SY06 YEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SY06 YEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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