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VN06 YYS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,579 mi
Last recorded167,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 167,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 163,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 158,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 154,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 149,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 145,903 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 140,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 130,212 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 128,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 128,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,196 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 118,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 115,774 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,479 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 YYS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN06 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

VN06 YYS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is VN06 YYS safe to buy?

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