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VN06 YZC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,996 mi
Last recorded125,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 YZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 117,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 113,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,590 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,430 miles

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

Coolant leak Coolant staining below radiator area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oily misting below engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,843 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at damaged flexi joint (7.1.2)

Coolant leak minor ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished & cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 99,843 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at damaged flexi joint (7.1.2)

Coolant leak minor ()

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perished & cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,818 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,086 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 85,978 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,402 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,853 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 27,853 miles

Nearside Front 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 YZC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

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