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VX06 YDY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,037 mi
Last recorded169,037 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 YDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 169,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2023 142,417 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 138,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 134,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 131,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 122,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,859 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,025 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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VX06 YDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX06 YDY, 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 VX06 YDY registered?

VX06 YDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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