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VN06 YYZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,068 mi
Last recorded163,068 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 163,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +some deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion showing underside

Pass 25 Sep 2024 146,328 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight corrosion showing underside inc rear subframe

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated/badly pitted,inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake discs backing plates deteriorated

n/s rear tyre has uneven treadwear

Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,781 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2022 131,778 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2021 125,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front brake disc backing plates deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs splash guards deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,604 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disc splash guard deteriorated

n/s rear tyre starting to get lower/has uneven treadwear

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,835 miles

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

front brake disc splash guard deteriorated

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,791 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,177 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,951 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,597 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YYZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YYZ, 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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VN06 YYZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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