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VN06 RYA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 RYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 82,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 82,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 77,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,883 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 59,509 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,188 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,635 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 25,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 25,132 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,139 miles

Oil dripping from undertray

Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil dripping from undertray

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,569 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 22,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very badly perished in inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very badly perished in inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 18,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,242 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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VN06 RYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN06 RYA, 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 VN06 RYA registered?

VN06 RYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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