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YB06 EKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,535 mi
Last recorded189,535 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 EKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 189,535 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 156,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn on edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 156,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,505 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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YB06 EKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB06 EKZ, 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 YB06 EKZ registered?

YB06 EKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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