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Y25 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 120,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 114,726 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,189 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Two separate areas (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,189 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Two separate areas (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,457 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 72,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y25 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y25 VRS, 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 Y25 VRS registered?

Y25 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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