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YA06 YGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated thorn in inner side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 4 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,213 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 103,887 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake performance low

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,872 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both front shock absorbers starting to mist

o/s front seat belt staring to fray

slight play to o/s front bottom arm bushes

Fail 31 Dec 2019 98,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both front shock absorbers starting to mist

o/s front seat belt staring to fray

slight play to o/s front bottom arm bushes

suspect damage to o/s front link end

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,559 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,995 miles

engine light on

engine light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,114 miles

engine light staying on

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,642 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine light on

n/s headlight dim

nail to n/s front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,469 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,803 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,956 miles

engine light staying on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 58,916 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine light staying on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 50,434 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,896 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,752 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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YA06 YGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGU, 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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YA06 YGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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