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YA06 VAH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 VAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,234 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on (inner edges)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake pads wearing uneven, nearside rear squeaking

Pass 18 Dec 2024 70,998 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,835 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very worn. recommend full inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin. recommend full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre also cracked/perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tyre also cracked/perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 26,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SIZE:205/60/VR15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 18,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,587 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 11,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YA06 VAH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YA06 VAH, 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 YA06 VAH registered?

YA06 VAH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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